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Too little support for increased number of remand prisoners
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Prisoners awaiting trial or sentencing have poorer outcomes than those serving a sentence, according to a findings paper from HMI Prisons.
Inspectors praise positive outcomes for prisoners held at Magilligan Prison
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Inspectors have praised the Governor and the collective efforts of the leadership and staff team at Magilligan Prison for the rehabilitative environment they have developed and the positive outcomes delivered for prisoners in their care in a new report published today (26 March 2026).
Violence and drugs: Chief Inspector of Prisons warns of serious failings in two prisons holding some of the most dangerous offenders
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Chief Inspector puts HMP Woodhill into special measures and publishes shocking report about HMP Swaleside.
Time to care – one year on
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A year ago, our ‘Time to care’ thematic report highlighted some inadequate support to help women cope in prison. We raised concerns, including a lack of attention to basic elements of decency and the common use of punitive responses to women in crisis.
Women at Low Newton benefit from strong, supportive culture and sustained improvement
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HMP & YOI Low Newton has been praised for its strong leadership, positive culture and impressive support for women, according to a new inspection report published today.