The Prison Inspectors
HM Inspectorate of PrisonsWelcome to ‘The Prison Inspectors’, a podcast from HM Inspectorate of Prisons.
In this series we’re exploring what goes on inside men and women's prisons, children's custody, immigration detention and more, and shining a light on some of things we find on inspection – good and bad. We’re focusing on what goes on in these different types of establishment, discussing some of our inspections and them... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||
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Trigger warning: this episode contains references to self-harm and suicide, which some individuals may find distressing.
In this episode of The Prison Inspectors Podcast, we explore the growing crisis of mental illness in prisons.
Guest host Elizab... more
In Part 2 of 'Family contact in prisons', we move from policy to practice, as Inspection Team Leader Hindpal Singh Bhui is joined by fellow inspectors Chelsey Pattison and Alice Oddy to discuss the findings of our recent thematic review on the untapp... more
In Part 1 of 'Family contact in prisons', HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, explores why family contact matters with Lord Farmer, author of three landmark reviews on family ties. Lord Farmer discusses why the reviews were commissioned, w... more
In this episode of The Prison Inspectors, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor and Inspection Team Leader Hindpal Singh Bhui take listeners behind the scenes of how His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons carries out its work.
They explore the... more
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Apple Podcasts | #40 |  United Kingdom/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #121 |  Australia/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #24 |  Netherlands/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #119 |  Ireland/Government |
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What is The Prison Inspectors about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series centers on inspections and thematic reviews of prisons, focusing on safety, rehabilitation, and the treatment of those in custody. Episodes cover how facilities handle family contact, care for women, reading and literacy initiatives, and the practical impact of inspections on governance and everyday prison life. A distinctive feature is the veterinarian-like attention to process — from initial intake and visiting logistics to leadership priorities and staff training — with voices from inspectors and expert guests exploring how policy and practice intersect to drive real-world outcomes. Potential listeners include policy professionals, practitioners in criminal justice, and organizations focused on rehabilitation and family engag... more
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Recent guests on The Prison Inspectors include:
1. Michael Lord Farmer
2. Hindpal Singh Bhui
3. Louise Johns-Shepherds
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