Recent reports from various oversight bodies have highlighted significant issues within England's prison and police systems. A report on HMP Lowdham Grange revealed alarming problems such as drug use, self-harm incidents, and staffing shortages, which according to MP Ruth Cadbury, reflect broader issues across prisons in England and Wales. In a separate evaluation conducted earlier this year, West Midlands Police faced severe criticism after being deemed inadequate in three critical areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The force was found lacking in their ability to investigate crime, protect vulnerable people, and manage offenders and suspects. Additionally, it was reported that West Midlands Police officers significantly under-reported their use of force thousands of times in the past year.
Police inspectorate raises ‘serious concerns’ about West Midlands force. https://t.co/Ix6Pvrj3Ip
Police inspectorate raises ‘serious concerns’ about West Midlands force https://t.co/XUTxi8jgCW
WMP was found to be 'inadequate' at investigating crime, protecting vulnerable people and managing offenders and suspects, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services found https://t.co/F2yaU2KdpQ
West Midlands Police 'inadequate' in three key areas - damning inspection finds https://t.co/F2yaU2KdpQ
West Midlands Police officers' use of force in the course of their work was under-reported thousands of times in a year, inspectors have said. https://t.co/SS3AUtZ1SL
Serious concerns have been raised about West Midlands Police, with the force found inadequate in three areas. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/M6WaUNyh7G
Today, HMICFRS published its report based on the police efficiency, effectiveness and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection of West Midlands Police, which was carried out earlier this year. Read our full response 👉 https://t.co/M2GpyP0C9V https://t.co/8CIxmwQfjR
A very concerning report about the scale of the problems at HMP Lowdham Grange; including drugs, self-harm & staffing shortages. Issues highlighted below in the report are happening across prisons in England & Wales. 1/2 https://t.co/3hwQCw1HYd