Guidance

Urgent notification for HMP Swaleside

The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Swaleside on 17 December 2025.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

HMP Swaleside Urgent Notification

Details

More detail on the reasons for this can be found on the HM Inspectorate of Prisons website.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice published his response and a plan of action on 14 January 2026, within 28 days of the notification.

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Published 17 December 2025
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  1. Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice response and action plan published.

  2. First published.

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