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Children in custody 2022-23

Published:
An analysis of 12–18-year-olds’ perceptions of their experiences in secure training centres and young offender institutions.

HMYOI Werrington

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Werrington by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (31 July – 11 August 2023)

HMP Bedford Urgent Notification

Published:
Urgent Notification letter, issued on 15 November 2023.

Oakhill Secure Training Centre

Published:
An inspection of Oakhill Secure Training Centre, undertaken jointly with Ofsted (2-6 October 2023)

HMP Huntercombe

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Huntercombe by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (14–24 August 2023)

HMP High Down

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP High Down by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (31 July – 17 August 2023)

HMP Sudbury

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Sudbury by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (24 July – 3 August 2023)

HMP Lindholme

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Lindholme by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (17-27 July 2023)

HMP Bristol

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Bristol by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (10–20 July 2023)

HMP/YOI Eastwood Park

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP/YOI Eastwood Park by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (4–13 September 2023)