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410 reports

HMP/YOI Hindley

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP/YOI Hindley by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (5-7 August 2024)

HMP Woodhill

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Woodhill by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (29-31 July 2024)

HMP/YOI Erlestoke

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI Erlestoke by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (10-21 June 2024)

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)