Brixton inspection report 2022
Report for Brixton Prison
Summary
This report into HMP Brixton revealed a prison that was in trouble. With a temporary governor recently in post and an inexperienced leadership team, this category C London resettlement prison will need considerable support and investment from HMPPS to get back on track. The behaviour on the wings was not good enough with prisoners breaking the rules without challenge from staff members who either did not have high enough expectations or who turned a blind eye. Prisoners were free to vape around the jail, the dress code was not enforced, and some prisoners appeared to be permitted to spend much longer on the phone than others. This lack of proper oversight had led to some individuals isolating on the wing without anyone noticing. There was inadequate care for some of the most vulnerable who, even when placed on an ACCT (assessment, care in custody, and teamwork), were not given the support that they needed.