Today we have published a report looking into the Serious Fraud Office (SFO)’s handling of disclosure. In the wake of high-profile failures, SFO has implemented positive changes to improve how they deliver their disclosure obligations, benefiting the administration of justice justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmcpsi/inspect…

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

Read about full inspections: justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprisons/abo

Yesterday was the first day of the 🟨National Preventive Mechanism’s (NPMs) 15th Annual Conference in Cardiff 🟨 #UKNPM15

HMI Prisons has been a member of the UK NPM since it was designated in 2009.

To find out more read below or visit their website: nationalpreventivemechanism.org.uk

We have kicked off Day 2 of the UK NPM Conference with updates on our work in Scotland, Northern Ireland and on 3 key areas:
- Menopause in detention
- Mental health transfers
- Defining deprivation of liberty

We're looking forward to session 2: implementing change

NPM Chair Wendy Sinclair welcomes all the NPM representatives and operational experts to the 15th Annual Conference in Cardiff, and the sessions are underway!

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#UKNPM15

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

Read about full inspections: justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprisons/abo

#newsround : Inspectors praise prisons with ‘positive cultures’ buff.ly/3Qazq7o

Findings in this new review that bear repeating:
1⃣ The most productive prisons are those in which people are busy for most of the day, including with education
2⃣ When what's on offer is interesting, well taught, and linked to jobs, it's more likely to attract & retain learners