Published: 8:52 am November 20, 2023
Updated: 11:11 am October 8, 2025
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A recent report by the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) has raised significant concerns about the conditions faced by inmates at His Majesty’s Prison Belmarsh, a Category A men’s prison in Thamesmead. The IMB report highlights several issues, including the extensive confinement of prisoners and inadequate mental health support.

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Extended Confinement for Inmates: The report reveals that about a quarter of Belmarsh inmates are confined to their cells for 22 hours a day. This lack of opportunity for meaningful engagement and activities is attributed to stringent security measures aimed at mitigating gang violence and conflicts within the prison.

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