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Conditions had improved at Colnbrook, and detainees were able to move more freely around the centre, said Peter Clarke, Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the immigration removal centre near Heathrow Airport.

Published: 28 July 2016

Police custody in Greater Manchester had improved, but could make further progress, said Martin Lomas, Deputy Chief Inspector of Prisons, and Dru Sharpling, HM Inspector of Constabulary. Today they published the report of an unannounced inspection.

Published: 27 July 2016

HMP Swaleside was a dangerous prison, but there were signs it was starting to stabilise, said Peter Clarke, Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the training prison on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.

Published: 26 July 2016

There were many positive things about Wetherby and some extremely committed staff, but there had been deterioration in some areas, said Peter Clarke, Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the young offender institution (YOI) in West Yorkshire.

Published: 20 July 2016

Prisons have not improved and in some key areas, have become even worse, said Peter Clarke, Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published his first annual report.

Published: 19 July 2016

People held in court cells in Staffordshire and West Mercia were generally well treated, but some safety measures could be improved, said Peter Clarke, Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an inspection of court custody facilities in Staffordshire and West Mercia.

Published: 15 July 2016

Most short-term holding facilities held detainees safely and decently, said Peter Clarke, Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published a review of immigration short-term holding facilities (STHFs) across the UK.

Published: 08 July 2016

Serious concerns still needed addressing at HMP Lindholme, but its deterioration had been halted and work, training and education had improved, said Peter Clarke, Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the training prison near Doncaster.

Published: 07 July 2016

The report repeats the initial findings of the multi-disciplinary Inspection team made public in February, when Inspectors indicated Maghaberry prison had ‘stabilised’ after serious concerns around safety and leadership were raised following an unannounced inspection of the high-security facility carried out in May 2015.

Published: 01 July 2016