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HMP Send

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

Inspection of escort and removals to India

Published:
Inspection of escort and removals to India by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (25 and 26 March 2025).

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.

Building trust: the importance of positive relationships in young offender institutions

Published:
A thematic review by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, June 2025

HMP Fosse Way

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Fosse Way by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 10–20 March 2025.

HMP Warren Hill

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Warren Hill by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons 3–21 February 2025.

HMP Erlestoke

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Erlestoke by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 22–24 April 2025.

HMP Hull

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Hull by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 14–16 April 2025.