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Building trust: the importance of positive relationships in young offender institutions

Published:
A thematic review by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, June 2025

HMP Fosse Way

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Fosse Way by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 10–20 March 2025.

HMP Warren Hill

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Warren Hill by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 3–21 February 2025.

HMP Erlestoke

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Erlestoke by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 22–24 April 2025.

HMP Hull

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Hull by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 14–16 April 2025.

HMP Belmarsh

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Belmarsh by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 7–9 April 2025.

HMP Ranby

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Ranby by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 10-20 February 2025.

HMP Wandsworth

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Wandsworth by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 31 March – 2 April 2025.

HMP Thameside

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Thameside by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 3 – 13 February 2025.

Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre by HM Inspector of Prisons (20 January – 6 February 2025).