@hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social found that 34% of children held on remand are there for seven days are less - but if it's only for up to seven days, what's the harm? Angus Jones of HMIP explains on the newest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast ⬇️ 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: pod.fo/e/41fbb1

NEW: We’ve carried out the first in-depth assessment of data on prisoners’ use of A&E services, highlighting how failings in preventative prison-based care are leading to avoidable A&E visits. It adds to mounting evidence that health care is harder for prisoners to access. Read today's report 👇

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Why are so many children remanded to custody that don’t need to be there? Angus Jones (@hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social) & Mel Stooks (@gtssolicitors.bsky.social) discuss the impact of custody, however brief, & how to stop unnecessary child remand. 🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/41fbb1

💡New Insight 💡 Fionnuala Ratcliffe explores the new report by @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social focusing on children on short-term remand. What's causing these children to be remanded to custody, why is it an issue, and what can be done to solve this problem? www.transformjustice.org.uk/news-insight...

Today we publish 'Children on short-term remand', a review on the disruption children who are remanded to custody for very short periods experience. Read the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo... And the press release: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/too-man...

HMP Winchester: more stable, but violence, overcrowding, ageing infrastructure and staff shortages remained problems. Read the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo... And press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/reports... See the healthy prison scores:

HMP Bullingdon: Progress made, but help from national leaders needed to overcome challenges Read our inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm... And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=ne...

The recruitment process for the next Chief Inspector of Prisons is now live. Find out more about the role and timeline: apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9274

HMP & YOI Downview: safe and well run, but more needed to help women progress. Read the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo... And press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/reports... See the healthy prison scores:

HMP Aylesbury: Leaders and staff driving improvements, but more to do Read the inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm... And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=ne... See the healthy prison scores:

Today, on the #InternationalDayOfFamilies, we publish a blog reflecting on our recent thematic on the importance of family to prisoners. Read the blog: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/safety-... And the thematic: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...

For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we revisit our thematic review on treatment delays for seriously mentally unwell prisoners. 2 years on, our blog reveals little has changed. Blog: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/a-growi... Thematic: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...

Our researchers are conducting surveys at HMP Risley and HMP Five Wells at the start of inspections. If you have information about either establishment, please email: [email protected]

Really encouraging @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social report on HMP Wayland today. They've gone from 'poor' to 'reasonably good' on purposeful activity, which is impressive progress, and been rated as 'good' overall by Ofsted. hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...

HMP Wayland: An encouraging inspection, but physical security not good enough Read the inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm... And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=ne...

Devon, Cornwall and Dorset court custody facilities: clear focus on detainee welfare. Read our inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo... And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/reports...

HMP Leeds: Improvements in some areas, but significant issues persisted Read our inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm... And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=ne...

🎙️ The Prison Inspectors: Family contact in prisons In Part 1, @charlie_taylor6 talks with @TheLordFarmer about family ties as the ‘golden thread’ of prison reform. In Part 2, inspectors share missed opportunities and good practice. 🎧 Listen: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/family-...

HMP Pentonville: clear progress, but time out of cell remained poor Read our inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm... And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/reports...

HMP Wormwood Scrubs: Good work to address issues with drugs, but not enough prisoners in work or education Read our inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm... And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=ne...

Our researchers are conducting a survey at HMP & YOI New Hall at the start of an inspection. If you have information about the establishment, please email: [email protected]

Well done to HMP Portland for getting 'good' from Ofsted for their education provision in today's @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social report. As the report notes, this is "a creditable outcome when compared to almost all other closed prisons for men". hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...

HMP & YOI Portland: education, skills and work good, but drugs a risk to stability. Read the inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo... And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/reports... See the healthy prison scores:

HMP & YOI Norwich: Outcomes improved, but many problems to address Read the inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm... And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=ne... See the healthy prison scores:

Want to use your analytical expertise to conduct research with real-world impact? Join our Research, Data & Thematics team to run surveys in detention, analyse findings, shape reports and inform inspections across England & Wales. Apply: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/current-vaca...

Our researchers are conducting a survey at HMP & YOI Brinsford at the start of an inspection. If you have information about the establishment, please email: [email protected]

HMP Manchester: Drugs, violence and poor regime remain serious threats Read the inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm... And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=ne... See the healthy prison scores:

Our researchers are conducting a survey at HMP Ashfield at the start of an inspection. If you have information about the establishment, please email: [email protected]

Today, two years on from our thematic review 'The long wait', we publish a blog about the lack of progress for severely mentally unwell people in prison. Read the blog: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/a-growi...

Earlier this week we published 'Hardly working out: barriers to physical education in prisons' which highlights the benefits of, and barriers to, exercise in prison. Find out more below and in the findings paper: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...

Today's report by @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social shows access to physical activity in prison isn't good enough. We must move beyond isolated pockets of good practice. Exercise should be a protected part of the curriculum, providing a route to wellbeing, new qualifications and employment on release.

Too few prisoners benefitting from exercise and sport @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social find access to physical activity in prisons varies considerable with too few able to benefit from exercise and sport www.russellwebster.com/too-few-pris...

This @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social report highlights some great practice but also too many people not getting regular access to exercise. Given how much time people in prison spend in their cells, this is really important to address. hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/too-few...

Today we publish 'Hardly working out: barriers to physical education in prisons' which highlights prisoners' limited access to physical activity. Read the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo... And press release: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/too-few...

Amid a dramatic increase in the number of prisoners stuck on remand or waiting to be sentenced, last week we published ''Everything is after sentencing': The experiences of remand prisoners'. Find out more below and in the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...

HMP Elmley: Progress made against many concerns raised at 2025 inspection Read our inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm... And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=ne...

Today we publish ''Everything is after sentencing': The experiences of remand prisoners', a key findings paper highlighting inadequate support for prisoners awaiting trial or sentencing. Read the paper: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...

Too little support for increasing numbers of remand prisoners @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social says that too few prisons have developed a strategy to managing people on remand, leaving them vulnerable. www.russellwebster.com/too-little-s...

HMP Maidstone: safe and respectful, but delays in Home Office decisions caused prisoners anxiety. Read the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo... And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/report-... See the healthy prison scores:

Chief Inspector Charlie Taylor raises serious concerns about levels of violence in prisons holding dangerous offenders. Woodhill UN: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo... Swaleside report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...

Full inspection report of HMP Swaleside which resulted in an Urgent Notification in December via @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social cdn.websitebuilder.service.justice.gov.uk/uploads/site...

Today we publish the Urgent Notification (UN) issued for HMP Woodhill and the report following Swaleside's UN invoked in December. Both highlight ongoing concerns in the high secure estate. Woodhill UN: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...

On Tuesday, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, wrote to @DavidLammy invoking an Urgent Notification (UN) for HMP Woodhill. Read the UN letter and inspection debrief: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...

Yesterday we published 'Safety, well-being and hope: The untapped potential of family contact in prisons'. Although family provision rarely formed part of a wider strategy, we did see some excellent work. Find out more⬇️and here: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...

Today's report from @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social shows the missed opportunities to involve families in effective rehabilitation, and the barriers they face in providing emotional and practical support to their loved ones. Read our full comment at prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-comment-...

Today we published 'Safety, well-being and hope: The untapped potential of family contact in prisons', a thematic on the vital role of families in prisoners' lives. Report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo... Press release: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/failure...

Our researchers are conducting a survey at HMP Isle of Wight at the start of an inspection. If you have information about the establishment, please email: [email protected]

Go behind the scenes with Charlie Taylor and Team Leader Hindpal Singh Bhui in the latest episode of our podcast. Learn how inspections work, and how they drive safer, more decent prisons. Listen here: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/our-pur...

Can you think quickly, act decisively and communicate clearly? Become an inspector to help improve the conditions and treatment of those in custody. Apply by 7 April: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/current-vaca...

This Sunday is Mother's Day. Women in prison are often held a long way from home. This can make it difficult for them to see family members, especially children. We've seen some positive work to help women develop and maintain this vital contact.