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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.

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).

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).

Inspection of escort and removals to Nigeria and Ghana

Published:
Inspection of escort and removals to Nigeria and Ghana by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (24–25 April 2025).

Annual Report 2024-25

Published:
Annual Report, 2024-25, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales

Inspection of escort and removals to India

Published:
Inspection of escort and removals to India by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (25 and 26 March 2025).

Business Plan 2025-26

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.

Inspection of escort and removals to Portugal

Published:
Inspection of escort and removals to Portugal by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (5 and 6 November 2024)

Annual Report 2023-24

Published:
Annual Report, 2023-24, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales

Inspection of escort and removals to Orlando, USA

Published:
Detainees under escort: Inspection of escort and removals to Orlando, USA by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (21 May 2024).