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HMP Durham Expands Clothing Entitlement for New Inmates

4/10/2026

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The Ministry of Justice announced HMP Durham now provides new prisoners with full clothing entitlement after criticism by the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB).
Previously, inmates received less than half of the required clothing items.
The IMB's report notes funding cuts reduced access to education and support for vulnerable prisoners.
The IMB records a 42% decrease in self-harm and praises the library and vocational training.

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The Ministry of Justice announced HMP Durham now provides new prisoners with full clothing entitlement after criticism by the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB).
Previously, inmates received less than half of the required clothing items.
The IMB's report notes funding cuts reduced access to education and support for vulnerable prisoners.
The IMB records a 42% decrease in self-harm and praises the library and vocational training.