Guidance

Urgent Notification for HMP Bedford

The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Bedford on 17 November 2023.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Published: 17 November 2023
• Last updated: 15 December 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice response to the HMP Bedford urgent notification

PDF, 133 KB, 3 pages

HMP Bedford Urgent Notification: Initial Response Action Plan

PDF, 161 KB, 7 pages

Urgent Notification for HMP Bedford

https://hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_reports/hmp-bedford-urgent-notification/

Details

More detail on the reasons for this can be found on the HM Inspectorate of Prisons website.

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice published his response and a plan of action on 15 December 2023, within 28 days of the notification.

Published 17 November 2023
Last updated 15 December 2023 + show all updates

1. 15 December 2023

   Response and action plan published.

2. 17 November 2023

   First published.