Overview

• HM Inspectorate of Prisons' report finds HMP Ranby failing the four healthy prison tests: safety, respect, purposeful activity, and preparation for release.
• Drone-delivered contraband has fueled drug abuse, with 23% of random drug tests returning positive and nearly a quarter of inmates developing substance issues.
• Living conditions in houseblocks 1–3 and 5 are described as 'dilapidated and dirty,' with broken facilities, mould, and lack of basic amenities like self-cook options.
• Only 10% of prisoners in some houseblocks participate in off-wing activities, while 300 inmates are confined to their cells for most of the day with no meaningful engagement.
• Conditions in houseblocks 4, 6, 7, and 8 are comparatively better, offering cleaner environments and more access to purposeful activities.