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Our reports

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57 reports

HMP Five Wells

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Five Wells by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (4–6 November 2024)

HMYOI Wetherby

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMYOI Wetherby by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (22 October – 6 November 2024)

HMP Peterborough (Men)

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Peterborough (Men) by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (21–23 October 2024)

HMYOI Feltham A

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMYOI Feltham A by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (30 September-9 October 2024)

HMP Bedford

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Bedford by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (16–18 September 2024)

HMP Swaleside

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Swaleside by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (12-14 August 2024)

HMP/YOI Hindley

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP/YOI Hindley by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (5-7 August 2024)

HMP Woodhill

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Woodhill by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (29-31 July 2024)

HMP Bristol

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Bristol by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (24-26 June 2024)

HMP High Down

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP High Down by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (3-5 May 2024)