Feltham is undoubtedly a different establishment from the one that attracted so much attention and criticism in the past. |
None of the facilities we inspected were suitable for overnight stays - we found detainees sleeping on tables or in plastic chairs, sometimes without adequate heating, blankets or bedding. |
The Prison Service must now ensure that implementation of plans for sufficient activity places do not face delays or cutbacks. |
There remain a number of areas of development, notably the re-launch of the HIT project and further development of the offender management model, but the governor and his staff are to be congratulated on progress so far. |