Guidance

Second Urgent Notification for HMP Woodhill

The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Woodhill on 19 March 2026.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Second Urgent Notification for HMP Woodhill

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 16 April 2026, within 28 days of the notification.

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Published 19 March 2026
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  1. Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice response and a plan of action published.

  2. First published.

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