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HMP Usk and HMP/YOI Prescoed

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Usk and HMP/YOI Prescoed by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (12-22 May 2025).

HMP/YOI Lincoln

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI Lincoln by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (28 April – 15 May 2025).

HMP Onley

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Onley by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (6–22 May 2025).

HMP Rochester

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Rochester by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 2–4 June 2025.

HMP Pentonville Urgent Notification

Published:
Urgent Notification for HMP Pentonville issued on 16 July 2025.

HMP Haverigg

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Haverigg by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (31 March – 10 April 2025).

Annual Report 2024-25

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

HMP Lowdham Grange

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Lowdham Grange by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (3–14 March 2025).

HMP Elmley

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Elmley by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons on 26–27 February and 10–13 March 2025.

HMP Garth

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Garth by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 12-14 May 2025.