Guys Marsh inspection report 2022
Report for Guys Marsh Prison
Summary
HMP Guys Marsh is a category C training prison located in rural Dorset. Mainly built in the 1960’s the campus-style prison has a mix of accommodation and held just under 460 men at the time of our visit. We have criticised Guys Marsh heavily in the recent past, and on this inspection outcomes for prisoners were still not good enough in safety and purposeful activity, and had deteriorated in resettlement since we last inspected. Despite these disappointing assessments, there was enough evidence to indicate that improvement was taking place which in time ought to lead to better outcomes. The governor had a strong and commendable focus on getting the prisoners back into work and education after the restrictions of the pandemic, and managers and staff were supportive of this priority. A plan had been made in advance and was launched quickly when restrictions lifted.