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Her Majesty’s Armed Forces Service Custody Facilities

Published:
Report on an announced inspection of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces Service Custody Facilities (6-10 December 2021)

HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall (21–23 February 2022)

HMYOI Wetherby and Keppel

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Wetherby and Keppel by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (6 and 13-17 November 2021)

HMP Durham

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Durham by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (15 and 22-26 November 2021)

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)