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421 reports

HMP Thameside

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Thameside by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (8-9 and 15-19 November 2021)

Magilligan Prison

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of Magilligan Prison (21 May – 10 June 2021)

HMP Swaleside

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Swaleside by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (18-19 and 25-29 October 2021)

HMP Altcourse

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Altcourse by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (1-2 and 8-12 November 2021)

Warwickshire police custody suites

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection visit to police custody suites in Warwickshire (6–17 September 2021)

HMP & YOI Foston Hall

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP & YOI Foston Hall by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (25-26 October and 1-5 November 2021)

HMP/YOI Rochester

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP & YOI Rochester by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (4 and 11-15 October 2021)

Surrey police custody suites

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection visit to police custody suites in Surrey (11–22 October 2021)

HMP & YOI Styal

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP & YOI Styal by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (20 September and 4-8 October 2021)