Gartree inspection report 2023
Report for Gartree Prison
Summary
Located near Market Harborough in Northamptonshire, Gartree is a category B training establishment and part of the prison service’s long-term, high security estate. At the time of our inspection it was holding just under 600 adult men, nearly all of whom were serving indeterminate sentences and were assessed as presenting a significant risk of harm. The long duration of stays at the prison meant that the turnover of population was very low, with hardly anyone routinely released from the prison, although most progressed to lower category prisons over time. Overall, this is a very encouraging report. At this inspection we found a well-led institution that continued to provide generally good outcomes for those detained. In our tests of a healthy prison, safety outcomes had improved and, along with outcomes in respect and rehabilitation and release planning, were now reasonably good.