In the current climate of overcrowding, staffing pressures, and a crumbling prison estate, public sector prison Governors work under immense pressure to run their prisons as best as they can. It is clear that they are further constrained by the low level of autonomy they are awarded. It is promising to hear that the Government recognises the value of Governor autonomy, but it is unclear what specific action it will be taking to improve it. (Conclusion, Paragraph 56) 82