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HMP North Sea Camp - starting to improve, but more work to do

HMP North Sea Camp was recovering from a difficult period following a very serious temporary release failure. Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) was now much more rigorously and safely managed but staff shortages were adversely affecting the prison’s central task of reducing the risk the men it held reoffended after release, said Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the open prison in Lincolnshire.

Published: 25 November 2014

Albania and Kosovo escort and removal of detainees - some progress, but concerns remain

The escort and removal of detainees had improved and were generally well organised and calm, though some concerns remained, said Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an inspection of escort and removals of detainees to Albania and Kosovo.

Published: 19 November 2014

HMP Hewell - substantial safety concerns

HMP Hewell was facing real difficulties and needed to improve safety as well as the provision of some basic services, said Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the local prison and open prison in Worcestershire.

Published: 18 November 2014

HMP Elmley - very serious concerns

HMP Elmley needed to stabilise and to recruit more staff as a matter of urgency, said Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the local prison on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.

Published: 12 November 2014

HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall - adequate preparation for release, but more activity places still needed

HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall had increased the amount of work, training and education places available, but needed to do more, said Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the Staffordshire training prison.

Published: 11 November 2014

Guernsey Prison, Police, Court and Border Agency - working well together

Guernsey prison was a powerful reminder of how good a small prison can be, and the way the police, courts, border agency and prison worked together was exemplary, said Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons. However, he warned that children should not be held in prison with adults and urged the Guernsey authorities to end this practice. Today he published the report of an announced inspection of custodial facilities on the island.

Published: 05 November 2014

HMP Wakefield - a high-security prison making progress

HMP Wakefield had made progress since its last inspection, said Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the high security prison in West Yorkshire.

Published: 04 November 2014