Peterborough scrutiny visit 2021
Report for Peterborough Prison
Summary
The regime was predictable, but at best most women could only achieve a maximum of one hour and 15 minutes out of their cell each day and this was often curtailed. The experience for the small number of women on the enhanced unit was much better. Most women did not have enough to keep them purposefully occupied – work and vocational opportunities were limited, and the education provision was too narrow, although the achievement of qualifications was high. Women received effective support to help them maintain contact with their children and families, particularly in the absence of social visits. The Purple Visits system (see Glossary of terms) was now very well used. In-cell telephones and additional credit were valued, as was the well-used email contact scheme.