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Why we inspect prisons

Watch the video: Chief Inspector Janis Adair and Chief Custodial Officer Neil Beales explain why.
Inspection Standards

The Office of the Inspectorate has released its Inspection Standards which guide how prison inspections take place.
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What we do
The Office of the Inspectorate works to ensure that all prisoners are treated in a way that is fair, safe, secure and humane.
We:
- carry out inspections of prisons
- investigate complaints from prisoners and from offenders in the community
- investigate all deaths of people who are in Corrections’ custody
- carry out other investigations where necessary and monitor situations where there are concerns
Watch the video for more information about the Office of the Inspectorate from Chief Inspector Janis Adair.
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Management of older people in the prison network

Posted on: 19/08/20

We've released a report about the treatment and conditions of older people in the prison network.