Risley independent review of progress 2024
Report for Risley Prison
Summary
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Risley by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (8–10 January 2024) HMP Risley is category C resettlement prison in Cheshire, holding about 1,000 male prisoners including a large proportion of men convicted of sexual offences. After a disappointing inspection in March, the review found substantial and measurable progress in every area of concern. Living conditions had improved and all prisoners now had more time out of cell with a broader and more meaningful range of activities which were well attended. Offending behaviour programmes for men convicted of sexual offences were now available, which had been a major criticism in the earlier inspection. Increased staffing in the offender management unit allowed for one-to-one work with those prisoners not on formal programmes. Points to note Care for those at risk of self-harm had improved, however, rates of self-harm remained stubbornly high.