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421 reports

Annual Report 2022-23

Published:
This Annual Report (8 MB), from Chief Inspector Charlie Taylor, covers 83 inspection reports, independent reviews of progress and thematic reports published between April 2022 and the end of March 2023.

Isle of Man Prison

Published:
Report on an announced inspection of Isle of Man Prison by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (27 February – 10 March 2023)

HMP Preston

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Preston by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (7–23 March 2023)

HMP Holme House

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Holme House by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (6–16 March 2023)

HMP/YOI Isis

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP/YOI Isis by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (15–17 May 2023)

HMP Swansea

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Swansea by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (21 February – 10 March 2023)

Maghaberry prison

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at Maghaberry Prison (20 September – 6 October 2022)

Short-term holding facilities at Western Jet Foil and Manston and Kent Intake Unit

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of short-term holding facilities at Western Jet Foil, Manston and Kent Intake Unit by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (30 January – 17 February 2023)

Albania escort and removals

Published:
Detainees under escort: Inspection of escort and removals to Albania by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (22-23 February 2023)