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Our reports

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HMP/YOI Brinsford

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP/YOI Brinsford by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (8–10 April 2024)

HMP Lewes

Published:
Report on an announced inspection of HMP Lewes by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (5–16 February 2024)

HMP Wandsworth Urgent Notification

Published:
Urgent Notification letter, issued on 9 May 2024

HMP/YOI Chelmsford

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI Chelmsford by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (22 January – 8 February 2024)

HMP Cardiff

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Cardiff by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (29 January – 5 February 2024)

HMP Whatton

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Whatton by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (15–25 January 2024)

Staffordshire and West Mercia courts

Published:
Report on an inspection visit to court custody facilities in Staffordshire and West Mercia by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (19 February – 2 March 2024)

Mitie Care and Custody short-term holding facilities

Published:
Report on an inspection of non-residential airport and seaport short-term holding facilities (STHFs) managed by Mitie Care and Custody by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (15–26 January 2024)

Business Plan 2024-25

Published:
This business plan describes our planned work for the coming year under our strategic objectives. The plan sets out HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ mandate and values.

Oakhill Secure Training Centre

Published:
An inspection of Oakhill Secure Training Centre, undertaken jointly with Ofsted (5-6 March 2024)