
Nearly a year after COVID-19 restrictions were introduced into prisons, this report explores the effect they have had on all aspects of prisoners’ lives.
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In the week beginning 15 February 2021, HMI Prisons inspectors will visit Napier Barracks in Folkestone, Kent and Penally Camp in Pembrokeshire. These sites are currently being used as asylum accommodation.
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An analysis of 12–18-year-olds’ perceptions of their experiences in secure training centres and young offender institutions
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Consultation on the 2021-2023 Criminal Justice Joint Inspection Programme is now open.
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This review explores outcomes for young adults in custody.
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This report provides a cross-system view of how the criminal justice system reacted in the immediate aftermath of the first national COVID-19 lockdown (23 March to 10 May 2020), and of how the system has managed since.
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HM Inspectorate of Prisons is currently consulting on our Expectations for UK Armed Forces Service Custody Facilities (SCFs) and the Military Corrective Training Centre (MCTC).
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The rapid rise in community infection rates and the discovery of more infectious strains of COVID-19 has led to new restrictions in England and Wales. In response to this, we have updated our scrutiny visit methodology and health and safety guidance.
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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has asked HM Inspectorate of Prisons and HM Inspectorate of Probation to conduct an independent evidence review on neurodiversity in the criminal justice system (CJS). HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services is supporting this work.
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