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HMP Whitemoor

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Whitemoor by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (5–15 December 2022)

HMP Lewes

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Lewes by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (20–22 February 2023)

Weekends in prison

Published:
A thematic review of weekends in prison by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (March 2023)

HMP Elmley

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Elmley by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (13–15 February 2023)

Business Plan 2023-24

Published:
This business plan describes our planned work for the coming year under our strategic objectives. The plan sets out HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ mandate and values.

HMYOI Parc

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMYOI Parc by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (23–31 January 2023)

HMP The Mount

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP The Mount by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (6–8 February 2023)

HMP Hewell

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Hewell by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (22 November – 9 December 2022)

HMP/YOI Aylesbury

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP & YOI Aylesbury by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (22 November – 9 December 2022)

HMP/YOI New Hall

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI New Hall by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (14 November – 1 December 2022)