Anne Owers
Anne Owers
Dame Anne Elizabeth Owers, DBEwas Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons. Owers was the fifth holder of the post, appointed in August 2001, succeeding David Ramsbotham. Her appointment was renewed in June 2006 and in March 2008. She is currently chair of the Independent Police Complaints Commission. Prior to this, she directed JUSTICE, the UK-based human rights and law reform organisation...
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The Prison Service must now ensure that implementation of plans for sufficient activity places do not face delays or cutbacks.
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Feltham is undoubtedly a different establishment from the one that attracted so much attention and criticism in the past.
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None of the facilities we inspected were suitable for overnight stays - we found detainees sleeping on tables or in plastic chairs, sometimes without adequate heating, blankets or bedding.
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There remain a number of areas of development, notably the re-launch of the HIT project and further development of the offender management model, but the governor and his staff are to be congratulated on progress so far.