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HMP Leeds - less safe, more violent

Safety had deteriorated at HMP Leeds, said Martin Lomas, Deputy Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the local prison in West Yorkshire.

Published: 27 April 2016

HMP Lewes - some strengths, but safety needed to improve

HMP Lewes had a number of strengths, but needed to focus on safety, tackling violence and increasing work, training and education, said Martin Lomas, Deputy Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the local prison in East Sussex.

Published: 26 April 2016

HMP Elmley - a greatly improved prison, but still more to do

HMP Elmley was a safer and more stable prison, but had further improvements to make, said Martin Lomas, Deputy Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an announced inspection of the local jail on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.

Published: 19 April 2016

HMP & YOI Bronzefield - a very good and improved women's prison

HMP Bronzefield was a well-led prison with committed staff and had continued to improve, said Martin Lomas, Deputy Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the women’s prison in West London.

Published: 13 April 2016

HMP Wormwood Scrubs - very concerning

Not nearly enough progress had been made at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, said Martin Lomas, Deputy Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an announced inspection of the West London local jail.

Published: 12 April 2016

Metropolitan Police Service: Met Detention South - custody provision had improved, but weaknesses remained

New arrangements for police custody in London had led to improvements as areas were grouped into clusters, said Martin Lomas, Deputy Chief Inspector of Prisons, and Dru Sharpling, HM Inspector of Constabulary. Today they published the report of an unannounced inspection of Met Detention South.

Published: 05 April 2016

North Yorkshire police custody - some significant improvements

Police custody in North Yorkshire had improved and there was better support for people with mental health issues, but still more to do, said Martin Lomas, Deputy Chief Inspector of Prisons, and Dru Sharpling, HM Inspector of Constabulary. Today they published the report of an unannounced inspection. The inspection was part of a national programme […]

Published: 23 March 2016

HMP Highpoint - a well led prison, despite significant problems

Despite some problems, HMP Highpoint was improving on many fronts, said Martin Lomas, Deputy Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the Suffolk training prison.

Published: 22 March 2016

HMP Woodhill - some notable improvements but concerns over violence and suicides

The provision of work, training and education had improved at HMP Woodhill and its rehabilitation services were good, but violence and a high number of self-inflicted deaths were significant concerns, said Martin Lomas, Deputy Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the jail near Milton Keynes.

Published: 15 March 2016

HMP Doncaster - a very poor prison

Safety was a major concern at HMP Doncaster and a lack of staff was contributing to problems, said Martin Lomas, Deputy Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today he published the report of an unannounced inspection of the South Yorkshire local jail.

Published: 09 March 2016