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Our reports

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410 reports

HMP Bedford

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Bedford by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (30 October - 9 November 2023)

Magilligan prison

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at Magilligan Prison (31 October – 2 November 2023)

Maghaberry prison

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at Maghaberry Prison (31 October – 2 November 2023)

The long wait: A thematic review of delays in the transfer of mentally unwell prisoners

Published:
This thematic review scrutinises access to mental health care in prisons. In 2022–23, we noted delays in mental health transfers in over three-quarters of our prison inspection reports.

Humber and South Yorkshire courts

Published:
Report on an inspection visit to court custody facilities in Humber and South Yorkshire by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (27 November–9 December 2023)

HMP Highpoint

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Highpoint by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (16-27 October 2023)

HMYOI Parc

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Parc by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (9–19 October 2023)

HMP Bure

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Bure by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (2–12 October 2023)

HMP Ashfield

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Ashfield by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (9–20 October 2023)

HMP Maidstone

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Maidstone by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (20-22 November 2023)