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PPO to conduct investigation into use of restraints on pregnant women in prison during pregnancy-related hospital escorts

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The Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending Lord Timpson has commissioned the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman to carry out an investigation into the use of restraints on pregnant women in prison during pregnancy-related hospital escorts.

Adrian Usher reappointed as Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for second term

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IPCI Ambassadors, a complaints scheme, now available in 57 prisons 

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PPO research highlights improvements are needed in care of prisoners with epilepsy 

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PPO publish investigation report into abuse of young men at Medomsley Detention Centre

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Adrian Usher shares concern for prison capacity issues in new Annual Report 

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A closing letter from the Operation Deerness leads

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PPO publish 2025-26 Business Plan and Race Action Plan

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Improving the handling of prisoners’ property and property complaints in prisons

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Repeat issues with prisons’ property handling

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