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Our reports

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15 reports

The quality of work undertaken with women

Published:

May 24, 2024

A joint inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectorate of Prisons May 2024

Improving behaviour in prisons: A thematic review

Published:

April 12, 2024

In this thematic report, we identify the features of eight prisons which were creating cultures that encouraged men and women to engage constructively with staff and make better use of their time in custody.

The long wait: A thematic review of delays in the transfer of mentally unwell prisoners

Published:

February 6, 2024

This thematic review scrutinises access to mental health care in prisons. In 2022–23, we noted delays in mental health transfers in over three-quarters of our prison inspection reports.

A joint thematic inspection of work with children subject to remand in youth detention

Published:

November 23, 2023

The quality of reading education in prisons: one year on

Published:

June 30, 2023

Restricted status children and prisoners held in women’s establishments

Published:

May 23, 2023

Restricted status children and prisoners held in women’s establishments: A thematic review by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (May 2023)

Weekends in prison

Published:

April 5, 2023

A thematic review of weekends in prison by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (March 2023)

The experiences of adult black male prisoners and black prison staff

Published:

December 13, 2022

This thematic review explores the experiences of prisoners who identify as black men and what can be done to create opportunities for respectful communication and mutual understanding between black prisoners and staff.

The experience of immigration detainees in prisons

Published:

October 13, 2022

Short thematic review of the experience of immigration detainees in prisons by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (September 2022)

A thematic review of outcomes for girls in custody

Published:

September 21, 2022

Report on a thematic review of outcomes for girls in custody by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (September 2022)