HMP Whatton

At its last full inspection (January 2024; report published April 2024), inspectors found outcomes for prisoners were not sufficiently good for purposeful activity; reasonably good for respect and preparation for release; good for safety. It held 848 people at the time, against an operational capacity of 856.

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Healthy prison tests: inspectors grade four areas from 1 (poor) to 4 (good).

1. April 2024 · Full inspectionSafety: good · Respect: reasonably good · Purposeful activity: not sufficiently good · Preparation for release: reasonably good Read our story
2. September 2020 · Scrutiny visitShort scrutiny visit during the Covid-19 pandemic; not graded. Read the report (HM Inspectorate of Prisons, opens external site) ↗

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Inspectors warn of punitive turn at HMP Whatton despite good safety grade

The Nottinghamshire prison for men convicted of sex offences scored good for safety, but inspectors criticised harsh sanctions, poor cells on B wing and long waits for offending behaviour courses.

Prison News staff29 Apr 2024