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Children in custody fear violence and few would report bullying, inspectors find
A review by HM Inspectorate of Prisons found outcomes remained unacceptable in most youth custody establishments, with Parc YOI the notable exception.
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Chief Inspector of Prisons warns lock-ups and cuts are fuelling drugs and violence
In his final annual report, Charlie Taylor says long hours in cells and cuts to education are driving drug use, violence and self-harm, and urges the prison service to act now.
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Inspectors find too little progress at HMP Parc on violence and drugs
A return visit to the G4S-run prison found significant improvement in only one of the 11 areas of major concern that inspectors identified in 2025.