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HMP Wayland

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Wayland by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 26 January – 5 February 2026

HMP Leeds

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Leeds by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 23–25 March 2026

Devon, Cornwall and Dorset court custody facilities

Published:
Report on an inspection visit to court custody facilities in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset court custody facilities (2-14 March 2026)

HMP Wormwood Scrubs

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Wormwood Scrubs by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 16–18 March 2026.

HMP Pentonville

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Pentonville by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 16–18 March 2026.

Business Plan 2026-27

Published:
This business plan describes our planned work for the coming year under our strategic objectives. The plan sets out HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ mandate and values.

HMP & YOI Portland

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP & YOI Portland by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 13–29 January 2026

HMP & YOI Norwich

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP & YOI Norwich by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (19–29 January 2026).

HMP Manchester

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Manchester by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 12–22 January 2026.

Inspection of escort and removals to France

Published:
Inspection of escort and removals to France by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (20-21 January 2026).