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Unpacking prisoner property: A hidden source of conflict and complaint

Published:
A key findings paper by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, February 2026

Inspection of escort and removals to France

Published:
Inspection of escort and removals to France by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (10–12 November 2025).

HMYOI Wetherby

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Wetherby by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (27 October – 6 November 2025).

HMP Whitemoor

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Whitemoor by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (13–23 October 2025).

HMP & YOI Foston Hall

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP & YOI Foston Hall by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (8–10 December 2025).

HMP Birmingham

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Birmingham by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (6–16 October 2025).

Immigration reporting centres

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of the short-term holding facilities in Immigration reporting centres by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (20 - 29 October 2025)

Reading for rehabilitation

Published:
Reading for rehabilitation, A thematic review by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, January 2026

HMP Featherstone

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Featherstone by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (23 September – 9 October 2025).

Derwentside IRC

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of Derwentside IRC by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 15 September – 3 October 2025.