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421 reports

Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (12-14 June, 3-6 July 2023)

HMP Aylesbury

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Aylesbury by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (29–31 August 2023)

HMP & YOI Askham Grange

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP & YOI Askham Grange by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (19 June – 6 July 2023)

HMP Leyhill

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Leyhill by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (12–22 June 2023)

HMP/YOI Brinsford

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI Brinsford by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (5–16 June 2023)

Surrey and Sussex courts

Published:
Report on an inspection visit to court custody facilities in Surrey and Sussex (12–22 July 2023)

HMP Woodhill Urgent Notification

Published:
Urgent Notification letter, issued on 30 August 2023

HMP Leeds

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Leeds by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (18–20 July 2023)

HMP North Sea Camp

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP North Sea Camp by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (22 May – 2 June 2023)

HMP Lowdham Grange

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Lowdham Grange by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (15–26 May 2023)