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

Inspection report

Urgent Notification letter, issued on 15 November 2023, and inspection debriefing paper.

Urgent Notification at HMP Bedford (150 kB)

HMP Bedford inspection debriefing paper (208 kB)

Read the Secretary of State’s response and initial action plan:

Secretary of State response letter (133 kB)

Action plan for HMP Bedford (161 kB)