Leyhill inspection report 2023
Report for Leyhill Prison
Summary
Leyhill is a category D open prison in rural Gloucestershire which, at the time of our inspection, was holding 437 adult male prisoners. Just under half of those held were aged over 50, and many presented a high risk of harm, often coming to the end of lengthy sentences. Over 40% were serving indeterminate sentences and more than half had been convicted of a sexual offence, although all lived communally. Comprising two main accommodation units, with the recent addition of some modular accommodation, the prison campus was set in well-cared-for grounds that undoubtedly contributed to the calm and settled feel of the institution. Overall, this was a positive inspection. Although it was our first since 2016, outcomes in our healthy prison tests of safety and respect remained ‘good’, our highest assessment, and ‘reasonably good’ in rehabilitation and release planning.