Media release topic: Publications
“The time is right for independent oversight of prison staff conduct”, says Prisons and Probation Ombudsman
The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has published its Annual Report for 2025 to 2026. The report summarises the changes and collective achievements made by the PPO in the year 2025 to 2026. It also includes detailed statistics on complaints and fatal incident investigations.
“I am concerned about the number of epilepsy-related deaths in prison” says Prisons and Probation Ombudsman
The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has published its Learning Lessons Bulletin on epilepsy in prisons. The bulletin summarises learning and areas which require further attention.
“Prisoners should have phone contracts” says Ombudsman Adrian Usher
In a news post published today, Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Adrian Usher states why he believes that prisoners having phone contracts could save lives.
Post-release death investigations reveal homelessness on release is a considerable issue
Homelessness on release is found to be a considerable issue in the PPO's second Post-release deaths Learning Lessons Bulletin
Annual Report 2022/23: Media release
The PPO has published their Annual Report for 2022 - 2023.
Annual Report 2021/22: Media Release
The PPO has published their Annual Report for 2021 - 2022.
Annual Report 2020/21: Media Release
The PPO has published their Annual Report for 2020 - 2021.