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Lithuania escort and removals

Published:
Detainees under escort: Inspection of escort and removals to Lithuania by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (11 May 2021)

Oakhill Secure Training Centre

Published:
An inspection of Oakhill Secure Training Centre, undertaken jointly with Ofsted (24-25 May 2021)

Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre Urgent Notification

Published:
Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre Urgent Notification letter, issued on 17 June 2021

HMP & YOI Sudbury

Published:
Report on a scrutiny visit to HMP & YOI Sudbury by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (27–28 April and 11-12 May 2021)

Cleveland, Durham & Northumbria court custody facilities

Published:
Report on an inspection visit to court custody facilities in Cleveland, Durham & Northumbria by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (31 March – 14 April 2021)

HMYOI Parc

Published:
Report on a scrutiny visit to HMYOI Parc by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (20 and 27–28 April 2021)

HMP North Sea Camp

Published:
Report on a scrutiny visit to HMP North Sea Camp by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (19 and 27–28 April 2021)

HMP/YOI East Sutton Park

Published:
Report on a scrutiny visit to HMP/YOI East Sutton Park by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (12–13 and 20–21 April 2021)

Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre survey

Published:
Child survey methodology, results and analysis, Rainsbrook STC, May 2021

HMP/YOI Thorn Cross

Published:
Report on a scrutiny visit to HMP/YOI Thorn Cross by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (12–13 and 20–21 April 2021)