Recommendations 6 items · 3 repeated
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Addressee: Ministry of Justice · Topic: Resettlement · Repeated from a previous year
Recommendation (the Board's words)
Over the past year, 38% of men released from HMP Leicester had no accommodation to go to. What further action will the Minister take, working with other government departments, to address this issue and improve outcomes on release? In particular, given that CAS 3 supported accommodation in this region is consistently at full capacity, what plans does the Minister have to expand this provision to better meet demand?
Government response (as published)
The proportion of men releasee from prison without accommodation has increased from 33% in 2024-2025 to 38% in 2025-2026.
Addressee: HMPPS · Topic: Equality
Recommendation (the Board's words)
Prisoners with mobility issues, including those who use wheelchairs, struggle to access showers on the main wing, while vulnerable prisoners on the Welford unit cannot access all facilities, as the lift has been out of action for many months. What immediate steps will HMPPS take to ensure accessible shower facilities are provided for wheelchair users, and when exactly will the Welford unit lift be repaired so that full access for vulnerable prisoners is restored?
Addressee: HMPPS · Topic: Regime
Recommendation (the Board's words)
The education budget was cut by 50% in October 2025, thereby reducing the number of activity spaces. This means that more men are now locked up for 22 hours per day, impacting their mental and physical health. What will HMPPS do to increase the number of workshop places and reduce the time men are locked up, and when will this happen?
Addressee: Governor / Director · Topic: Safety · Repeated from a previous year
Recommendation (the Board's words)
The Board notes that there has been no progress in identifying space specifically dedicated for confidential interviews with new prisoners in reception, with the current area also used for staff facilities. Given how important it is for new prisoners to feel able to share sensitive information, what action will the Governor take to provide a suitable confidential space, and when will this be in place?
Government response (as published)
There remains no dedicated confidential interview room on reception for inducting new prisoners.
Addressee: Governor / Director · Topic: Regime · Repeated from a previous year
Recommendation (the Board's words)
The Board notes the significant reduction in the number of key work sessions delivered in 2025-2026 compared with the previous year, which averages about a third of the reduced target. What immediate steps will the Governor take to increase the number of key work sessions and when will delivery return to acceptable levels?
Government response (as published)
The number of key work sessions remains low, averaging 32.2% of target sessions completed per week, down from 54% in the previous year.
Addressee: Governor / Director · Topic: Equality
Recommendation (the Board's words)
Surveys of foreign nationals, who do not speak English as their first language, show they were more likely to feel isolated and experience incentives scheme warnings, often because they do not always fully understand what is expected of them. What action will the Governor take to ensure interpreting and translation services are used consistently, and to prioritise this group for key work sessions so they can better understand expectations, feel less isolated and be treated fairly?