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People in prison: Immigration detainees

Published:
A findings paper by HM Inspectorate of Prisons, November 2015

Court custody: urgent improvement required

Published:
A thematic review of court custody in England and Wales by HM Inspectorate of Prisons, October 2015

Close Supervision Centre System

Published:
Report on an announced thematic inspection by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 9–20 March 2015

Prison communications inquiry

Published:
Report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, July 2015

Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) Failures

Published:
A review by HM Inspectorate of Prisons (January 2014)

The treatment of offenders with learning disabilities within the criminal justice system

Published:
The treatment of offenders with learning disabilities within the criminal justice system – phase two in custody and the community. A joint inspection by HMI Probation and HMI Prisons (March 2015)

Girls in the Criminal Justice System

Published:
A joint inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation, Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales, the Care Quality Commission, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary, HM Inspectorate of Prisons and Ofsted. (December 2014)

Transfers and escorts within the criminal justice system

Published:
A thematic review by HM Inspectorate of Prisons, December 2014

Prison communications inquiry: first stage report

Published:
Report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, 28 November 2014

Resettlement provision for adult offenders: accommodation and education, training and employment

Published:
A joint thematic review by HM Inspectorate of Prisons, HM Inspectorate of Probation and Ofsted (September 2014)