HMP Leicester: High Violence, Drug Use, and Infrastructure Issues

HMP Leicesters Violence and Drug Issues Highlighted in Chief Inspectors ReportA recent inspection by His Majestys Chief Inspector of Prisons revealed alarming levels of violence and drug use at HMP Leicester. The prison had the highest assault rate among comparable facilities, with 114 assaults on staff and 143 on prisoners in the past year. The report also highlighted a significant drug problem, with 29% of mandatory drug tests coming back positive. Despite these issues, the prison is well-led and has committed staff, but cramped conditions, lack of work opportunities, and the transient nature of the prison population continue to hinder progress. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.