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Conduct proactive, unannounced annual inspections of physical security measures across all prisons

Conclusion
An independent security audit team, or existing reporting body, must conduct proactive, unannounced inspections of physical security measures, such as netting, window security and CCTV functionality, at every prison annually, regardless of the prison’s category. A response and action plan setting out how any failures will be rectified must be provided to HMPPS within 30 days. (Recommendation, Paragraph 86)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 9 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.9 yr
Report published 31 Oct 2025