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5 reports

Derwentside IRC

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of Derwentside IRC by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 15 September – 3 October 2025.

HMP Durham

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Durham by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (6–8 January 2025)

HMP Durham

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Durham by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (30 April – 16 May 2024)

HMP Durham

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Durham by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (15 and 22-26 November 2021)

Cleveland, Durham & Northumbria court custody facilities

Published:
Report on an inspection visit to court custody facilities in Cleveland, Durham & Northumbria by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (31 March – 14 April 2021)