During the week beginning 15 April there may be some temporary disruption to our website. This is so we can undertake essential maintenance before we launch a new, updated site. We hope any disruption will be minimal, but if you need to get hold of one of our reports in the meantime, please email media@hmiprisons.gov.uk or click the button below. Our X and LinkedIn social media accounts will be operating as normal.
What we do
Learn about our remit and values and the role of the Chief Inspector. Read the Urgent Notifications we have issued and find out about our Independent Reviews of Progress.
About our inspections
Find out which establishments we inspect and the frequency of our visits. Learn about the inspection process and how we produce our reports.
Our reports
Download inspection reports, thematic reports and research, annual reports and business plans, including those carried out with other inspectorates.
Our Expectations
Explore the criteria we use for assessing the treatment of detainees and conditions in detention.