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6 reports

HMP Birmingham

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Birmingham by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 22–24 June 2026.

HMP Birmingham

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Birmingham by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (30 January – 9 February 2023)

HMP Birmingham

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Birmingham by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (6–16 October 2025).

HMP Birmingham

Published:
Report on a scrutiny visit to HMP Birmingham by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (24 November 2020 and 5–6 January 2021)

HMP Birmingham Urgent Notification

Published:
HMP Birmingham Urgent Notification letter, issued on 16 August 2018

HMP Featherstone

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Featherstone by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 1–3 June 2026