Leicester scrutiny visit 2021
Report for Leicester Prison
Summary
Most interactions between staff and prisoners were positive, but formal, structured key worker sessions remained suspended. Prisoners who were identified as vulnerable received a daily welfare check, though these were too superficial to identify emerging issues. Senior managers were often visible during the day, but formal communication with prisoners was largely limited to printed material and there had been no consultation forums since March. Many cells were cold with little natural light and this was even more pronounced on the prison’s subterranean level. Not all cells were adequately equipped and access to clothing was a concern, for example, prisoners were only issued with two pairs of underpants a week. In our survey, only 47% of prisoners said that health services were good.