HM Prison and Probation Service is implementing action plans to improve prison conditions and operations across England and Wales, covering issues including prison officer staffing standards, industrial action rights, protective equipment provision, prisoner family contact via virtual visits, and implementation of Lord Farmer's 2017 recommendations on family ties. The Ministry of Justice leads this active reform programme, with recent parliamentary scrutiny focusing on specific operational and policy gaps.
In response to: Response to the Independent Review into Releases in Error
The government response to Dame Lynne Owens’ Independent Review into Releases in Error.
The HMPPS action plan, and 12 month update, in response to HMIP inspection on what helps women cope in prison.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Onley prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Parc prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
The government has published its response and an open letter to victims and survivors, following the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman’s special investigation into historic abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Guys Marsh Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Leeds Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Ranby Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Deerbolt Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Altcourse prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Pentonville prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Rochester prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Close Supervision Centres in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Hull Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HMPPS action plans and responses to inspections of Belmarsh prison by HM Inspectorate of Prisons.
HMPPS action plan in response to the HMIP thematic review of delays in the transfer of mentally unwell prisoners.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Brixton Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Styal Young Offender Institute in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Winchester Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Standford Hill in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Durham Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Kirklevington Grange Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for HMP Rye Hill in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Swinfen Hall Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Five Wells Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Cardiff in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Chelmsford Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Wymott Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Morton Hall Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Sudbury Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Leyhill Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for North Sea Camp Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Grendon Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
The action plan for North West region, in response to the HMI Probation Inspection.
The action plan for South Central region, in response to the HMI Probation Inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Thorn Cross Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Risley Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
A thematic review of weekends in prison by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Forest Bank Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Essex North and Northamptonshire PDU in response to HM Inspectorate of Probation inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Haverigg in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Downview Young Offender Institute in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Send Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Usk and Prescoed Prisons in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
Summary report of the review of PSI 49/2014 and operational policy on pregnancy and women separated from children under 2 in prison.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Norwich prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Wealstun Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
The action plan in response to the joint inspection report of Separation of Children in YOIs by HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectorate of Prisons.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Portland prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Littlehey Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for New Hall Prison and Young Offender Institute in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Maidstone Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.