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HMP Leyhill

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Leyhill by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 6–16 July 2026

HMP Highpoint

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Highpoint by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 29 June –16 July 2026.

Tinsley House IRC

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centre by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 15 June–2 July 2026.

Children in custody 2025–26

Published:
An analysis of 12–18-year-olds’ perceptions of their experiences in secure training centres and young offender institutions.

Oakhill Secure Training Centre

Published:
A monitoring inspection of Oakhill Secure Training Centre, undertaken jointly with Ofsted (13 and 14 August 2026)

HMP Leicester

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Leicester by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 10–12 August 2026

HMP Bure

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Bure by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 8–18 June 2026.

HMP High Down

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP High Down by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 1–11 June 2026

HMP Lindholme

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Lindholme by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 1–11 June 2026.

HMP Risley

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Risley by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 11–21 May 2026.