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Bristol prison remains one of the most unsafe in the country

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A report on Bristol prison published today sets out in greater detail the concerns that led to HM Chief Inspector of Prisons writing to the Secretary of State for Justice in July to invoke an Urgent Notification for improvement.

Report published 12 October 2023

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A report on an independent review of progress at HMP/YOI Eastwood Park

Report published 9 October 2023

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A report on an inspection of HMP Dartmoor

Yarl’s Wood – worrying decline in safety for detainees held in prison-like conditions

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Yarl’s Wood, an immigration removal centre holding both men and women near Bedford, is no longer safe enough according to a recent inspection by HM Inspectorate of Prisons.

Aylesbury prison: substantial improvement in response to a worrying earlier inspection

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Inspectors returning to HMP/YOI Aylesbury for an independent review of progress were impressed by the substantial improvements that the governor and his team had made in response to a concerning inspection at the end of 2022.

Charlie Taylor reappointed for second term as HM Chief Inspector of Prisons

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The Secretary of State and Lord Chancellor, Rt Hon. Alex Chalk KC MP, has announced the Royal Reappointment of Charlie Taylor as the Chief Inspector of Prisons (HMCI Prisons) for a second term of three years. His reappointment will run from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2026.

Report published 25 September 2023

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A report on an inspection of HMP/YOI Askham Grange

Tribute to General Lord David Ramsbotham

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A speech given by Charlie Taylor in tribute to former Chief Inspector General Lord David Ramsbotham at a service of thanksgiving on 21 September 2023.

Report published 18 September 2023

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A report on an inspection of HMP Leyhill