Independent Monitoring Boards @_Imbs_
IMB members are the eyes and ears of the public, appointed by ministers to perform a vital task: independent monitoring of prisons and immigration detention. imb.org.uk England and Wales Joined August 2022-
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Interested in a meaningful role in immigration policy? Join the Independent Monitoring Board and be part of a friendly, tight-knit, and supportive team making a real difference. If you're passionate about justice, human rights, and shaping policy in a collaborative environment,…
Yesterday we hosted our 2024-25 Annual Report launch, where Chief Inspector @charlie_taylor6 discussed the report's findings with @DannyShawNews. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=u8tE8Y… Read the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_report…
Today we have published our 2024-25 Annual Report, which details "yet another very difficult year for all those living and working in prisons in England and Wales." ⬇️ Find out more below and read the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_report…
Drugs crisis in jails ‘worse than ever’ as seizures by prison officers near record independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…
It is troubling that some prisoners are too frightened to complain - this is their right. There is a protocol in place with us, @HMIPrisonsnews & @_Imbs_ which protects prisoners from any sanctions that may occur from speaking to us if they are reprimanded for complaining.
It is troubling that some prisoners are too frightened to complain - this is their right. There is a protocol in place with us, @HMIPrisonsnews & @_Imbs_ which protects prisoners from any sanctions that may occur from speaking to us if they are reprimanded for complaining.
The reported high number of people at risk of suicide and self-harm must be tackled as prisons have a duty of care towards prisoners. We continue to share learning with @hmpps so staff are given the training they need to identify, respond to and support prisoners at risk.
The reported high number of people at risk of suicide and self-harm must be tackled as prisons have a duty of care towards prisoners. We continue to share learning with @hmpps so staff are given the training they need to identify, respond to and support prisoners at risk.
Recruitment opportunity 📈 We are hiring for two Research Assistants. The campaign is live until 11.55pm on 4 July 2025, with the interviews due to be held in the weeks commencing 28 July 2025. For more information and to apply, click: jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDet…
‘We depend on reports like this,’ says Jackie Long on @Channel4News, discussing the IMBS damming 2024 National annual report. channel4.com/news/damning-r… via @JackieLongc4 #prisons #Immigration #Volunteer
“Wholly irresponsible” — IMB National Chair, Elisabeth Davies strongly criticises the use of pepper spray on children in custody, highlighting racial disparities in its use on adult prisoners, in interview with @guardian’s Rajeev Syal. theguardian.com/society/2025/j…
Addressing the human impact of prison overcrowding @_Imbs_ annual report addresses the human impact of prison overcrowding. russellwebster.com/addressing-the…
"You are 10x more likely to take your own life than the background population if you're a prisoner" @PPOmbudsman Adrian Usher discusses the impact of the court backlogs with @TRLegalEurope for The Hearing podcast. Listen on apple.co/4021AGk or spoti.fi/44exeD2.
During the first evidence session of our inquiry into prisons, probation and rehabilitation in Wales, the National Chair of @_Imbs_ told us the impact of not having a women's prison facility in Wales 'cannot be understated'.
From 2.30pm on Wednesday, we'll hear from @_Imbs_, @HMIPrisonsnews, @Napotheunion, @UNISONWales, @POAUnion and @pcs_union for the first evidence session of our inquiry into prisons, probation and rehabilitation in Wales.
Prisoners with disabilities struggling to access basic necessities, says the IMB at High Down. Read their full report published today⬇️ imb.org.uk/document/high-…
In this article, @PPOmbudsman Adrian Usher stated: "I am concerned about the amount of time prisoners are spending outside of cells". Time out of cells must be prioritised as we know this can have a negative impact on prisoners’ mental health.
In this article, @PPOmbudsman Adrian Usher stated: "I am concerned about the amount of time prisoners are spending outside of cells". Time out of cells must be prioritised as we know this can have a negative impact on prisoners’ mental health.
Thanks to everyone who joined our virtual recruitment events! While these sessions have now wrapped up, the campaign is still open until the 15 April. If you’ve got any questions, feel free to drop us an email—we’d be happy to help
The findings of the recent @PPOmbudsman publication on prisoner property, mirrors some of the findings of our thematic report on property loss, published last year 'chaos in the crisis, the damaging loss of prisoner personal property loss' ⬇️ imb.org.uk/national-thema…
The findings of the recent @PPOmbudsman publication on prisoner property, mirrors some of the findings of our thematic report on property loss, published last year 'chaos in the crisis, the damaging loss of prisoner personal property loss' ⬇️ imb.org.uk/national-thema…
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