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Safety, well-being and hope: The untapped potential of family contact in prisons

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Safety, well-being and hope: The untapped potential of family contact in prisons by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, March 2026

HMP & YOI Low Newton

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Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP & YOI Low Newton by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 10–20 November 2025.

HMP & YOI Foston Hall

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

HMP & YOI Bronzefield

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Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP & YOI Bronzefield by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (4–14 August 2025).

‘Just passing time’: A review of work and training provision in adult prisons

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A thematic review by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, October 2025

HMP & YOI Eastwood Park

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Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP & YOI Eastwood Park by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (17 June – 3 July 2025).

Annual Report 2024-25

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

HMP Send

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Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Send by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (17 March – 3 April 2025).

HMP/YOI Foston Hall

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Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI Foston Hall by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 13–30 January 2025

Business Plan 2025-26

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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.