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HMP/YOI Brinsford

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP/YOI Brinsford by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (8–10 April 2024)

HMP Buckley Hall

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Buckley Hall by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (12–23 February 2024)

HMP Lewes

Published:
Report on an announced inspection of HMP Lewes by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (5–16 February 2024)

HMP Wandsworth Urgent Notification

Published:
Urgent Notification letter, issued on 8 May 2024

HMP Cardiff

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Cardiff by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (29 January – 5 February 2024)

HMP/YOI Chelmsford

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI Chelmsford by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (22 January – 8 February 2024)

HMYOI Werrington IRP survey

Published:
Child survey methodology, results and analysis, HMYOI Werrington, May 2024

Staffordshire and West Mercia courts

Published:
Report on an inspection visit to court custody facilities in Staffordshire and West Mercia by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (19 February – 2 March 2024)

Mitie Care and Custody short-term holding facilities

Published:
Report on an inspection of non-residential airport and seaport short-term holding facilities (STHFs) managed by Mitie Care and Custody by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (15–26 January 2024)

HMP Whatton

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Whatton by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (15–25 January 2024)