Publications scheme
The Freedom of Information Act encourages us to proactively publish as much information as possible.
We make a significant amount of information available under our publication scheme. This means that, in many cases, the information you are looking for will already be available and there will be no need for you to make a formal request under the Act.
The information available is grouped under the following categories:
- Who we are and what we do: find out more about our role and our Chief Inspector.
- What we spend and how we spend it: we publish our accounts in our annual report.
- What our priorities are and how we are doing: we publish a business plan every year, and report on on key inspection findings and notable organisational changes in our annual report.
- How we make our decisions: how we decide where to inspect and how we reach our judgements on our healthy prison test scores are set out in our inspection framework and expectations.
- Our policies and procedures: our work is governed by a range of policies, protocols and memoranda of understanding. The majority of these are available on our website.
- The service we offer: we provide independent inspection and publish reports on our findings. Find out more.
- Lists and registers: we do not currently maintain any registers required by law or other lists or registers
relating to our functions.
How the scheme works and information on charges
Information listed in our publication scheme is available through this website or in print, you can access information in three different ways:
- On the website: when information is available on the website, or one of our partner websites, the web address will be given and a link will be provided, there is no charge for this.
- By email: you can submit a request by emailing hmiprisons.enquiries@hmiprisons.gov.uk, there is no charge for this.
- By post: if you require the information in paper format it may be necessary to charge you, however each case is considered separately. We may be required to charge if for example a large amount of photocopying is required or if the cost of postage for a large volume of paperwork is high.
Requests via post should be sent to:
HM Inspectorate of Prisons
3rd floor
10 South Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Information in other languages
We are committed to treating English and Welsh languages on the basis of equality, where it is appropriate and workable. To request information in Welsh, please email hmiprisons.enquiries@hmiprisons.gov.uk.
Report on an inspection of non-residential Airport short-term holding facilities (STHFs) managed by Mitie Care and Custody by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (15–26 January 2024)
Published: 29 April 2024
Report on an inspection visit to court custody facilities in Staffordshire and West Mercia by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (19 February – 2 March 2024)
Published: 29 April 2024
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Whatton by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (15–25 January 2024)
Published: 29 April 2024
HM Inspectorate of Prisons business plan 2024-25
Published: 25 April 2024
An inspection of Oakhill Secure Training Centre, undertaken jointly with Ofsted (5-6 October 2024)
Published: 24 April 2024
It is more important than ever that prison leaders find ways to develop cultures that support prisoners to behave well. If we want to see less reoffending and fewer victims of crime, prisons must deliver on their purpose to protect the public by working with prisoners to help them prepare for their return to society.
Published: 12 April 2024
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Peterborough (Men) by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (8–18 January 2024)
Published: 09 April 2024
Detainees under escort: Inspection of escort and removals to Albania by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (20–21 December 2023)
Published: 08 April 2024
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Five Wells by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (11–21 December 2023)
Published: 08 April 2024
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Wymott by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (11–21 December 2023)
Published: 03 April 2024
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Humber by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (27 November – 15 December 2023)
Published: 02 April 2024
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Hindley by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (21 November – 8 December 2023)
Published: 12 March 2024
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Wetherby by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (20 November – 7 December 2023)
Published: 05 March 2024
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI Peterborough (Women) by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (6-16 November 2023)
Published: 26 February 2024
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Morton Hall by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (30 October – 9 November 2023)
Published: 26 February 2024
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Lowdham Grange by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (8–10 January 2024)
Published: 20 February 2024
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Risley by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (8–10 January 2024)
Published: 19 February 2024
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Feltham B by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (8–10 January 2024)
Published: 19 February 2024
In this report, the Criminal Justice Joint Inspectorates focus on recruitment and retention in the agencies that they inspect.
Published: 15 February 2024
Published: 15 February 2024