East Sutton Park scrutiny visit 2021
Report for East Sutton Park Prison and Young Offender Institution
Summary
national lockdown, recovery plans (see Appendix III: Glossary of terms) were comparatively well advanced. Social visits, education classes and day release for resettlement purposes and to see family members had now re-started. In summary, the prison had continued to be a safe and purposeful place during the pandemic. Opening new accommodation to minimise the risk of virus transmission had brought considerable improvements, and living conditions were better in the former dormitory accommodation. The challenge remains for prison leaders to address the decline in the previously very strong staffprisoner relationships and improve support for women as they prepare for their release. Charlie Taylor HM Chief Inspector of Prisons May 2021 4 Report on a scrutiny visit to HMP/YOI East Sutton Park