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407 reports

HMP Belmarsh

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Belmarsh by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (3-13 June 2024)

Annual Report 2023-24

Published:
Annual Report, 2023-24, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales

Welsh courts

Published:
Report on an inspection visit to court custody facilities in Wales by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (1–13 July 2024)

HMP Rochester Urgent Notification

Published:
Urgent Notification letter, issued on 30 August 2024.

Inspection of escort and removals to Orlando, USA

Published:
Detainees under escort: Inspection of escort and removals to Orlando, USA by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (21 May 2024).

HMP Nottingham

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Nottingham by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (13–24 May 2024)

HMP Durham

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Durham by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (30 April – 16 May 2024)

HMP Oakwood

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Oakwood by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (9–25 April 2024)

HMP Wandsworth

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Wandsworth by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (22 April–2 May 2024)

HMP Bristol

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Bristol by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (24-26 June 2024)