Our last virtual recruitment event of this campaign will be held on 23 April at 5pm. Applications close at midnight on 29 April Visit www.imb.org.uk to find out more. Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Independent Monitoring Boards
Government Administration
10 South Colonnade, London 625 followers
Monitoring fair and humane treatment of people in prison and immigration detention
About us
Independent Monitoring Boards are an important part of the independent oversight of prisons and places of immigration detention. We’re ordinary members of the public holding an extraordinary public office. We provide an external presence in closed environments, monitoring the treatment and conditions of prisoners and detainees, reporting what we find, and dealing with queries and concerns from individual prisoners. We’re unpaid, but are appointed by government ministers and have statutory powers to go anywhere within the prison, talk to prisoners and see documents. As part of the National Preventive Mechanism we also contribute to the government commitment to monitor detention and prevent torture and ill-treatment. IMB members work an average of 3-4 visits per month, with expenses reimbursed. We have unrestricted access to our local prison or immigration detention centre at any time and can talk to any prisoner or detainee we wish, out of sight and hearing of members of staff if necessary. A typical monitoring visit might include time spent in the kitchens, workshops, accommodation blocks, recreation areas, healthcare centre and chaplaincy. Board members also play an important role in dealing with problems inside the establishment. If a prisoner or detainee has an issue, he or she can put in a confidential request to see us. Problems might include concerns over health care, personal property, visits from family or friends, religious or cultural requirements, or maybe serious allegations such as bullying. If something serious happens at the establishment, for example a riot or a death in custody, members may be called in to attend and observe the way in which the situation is handled. We have people from a range of backgrounds - nurses, students, teachers, lawyers, small business owners – why not join us? We are currently looking for new members for IMBs across England and Wales from a wider range of backgrounds and with a variety of experience.
- Website
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http://www.imb.org.uk
External link for Independent Monitoring Boards
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- 10 South Colonnade, London
- Type
- Government Agency
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
IMB Secretariat
Third Floor, Post Point 2,
10 South Colonnade, London E14 4PU, GB
Employees at Independent Monitoring Boards
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Karen Fitzgerald
Purpose-led Strategist | Health | Restorative Justice | Sustainability
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Nick D.
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Ken Palframan
Former HR Director with wide ranging career primarily in B2B services & manufacturing. Now enjoying retirement interspersed with voluntary roles in…
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Simon Allen
Chairman Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) HMP Guys Marsh
Updates
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Interested in seeing what goes on behind the closed doors? IMBs are recruiting nationally. Visit http://imb.org.uk for more information
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Hear Elisabeth Davies, IMB National Chair and IMB members talk to BBC Radio 4's Joshua Rozenberg, about our report published earlier this year, which paints a disturbing picture of mentally unwell men spending lengthy periods in isolation. Full report: https://lnkd.in/eNQFr22C
BBC Radio 4 - Law in Action, Criminal damage defence limited
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Thank you to everyone who attended one of our virtual recruitment events over the last month, we hope that you found these helpful. A reminder that applications are still open until midnight on Sunday 25. You can find all prison vacancies here https://lnkd.in/e8Kb3K9C If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]
Prison volunteering vacancies - Independent Monitoring Boards
https://imb.org.uk
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There's still time to sign up to our final virtual recruitment event of this current campaign! You will hear from three volunteers about their experiences monitoring in the prison estate, and there will be an opportunity to have your questions answered! Interested? Please sign up- ticket sales close at 2pm today. https://lnkd.in/eYmnSYnd We look forward to welcoming you at 5pm this afternoon.
Find out more about becoming a member in prison
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A reminder that at 5pm tomorrow (13 Feb), we will be holding a virtual event where you can find our more about volunteering on an IMB in the immigration detention estate. For those who have yet to sign up, there are still a few places left. Please visit our website to register - www.imb.org.uk. We look forward to meeting you tomorrow. #volunteering #immigration #voluntary
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We're recruiting on IMBs across the country. If you're interested in this hugely rewarding role, visit www.imb.org.uk to find out more! #volunteering #volunteer #volunteeropportunity #prisons #immigration
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**********IMBS RECRUITING NOW!********** IMBs are recruiting across the country in both the prison and immigration detention estate. We will be holding a number of virtual recruitment events where you can find out more about this hugely rewarding role from volunteers themselves! Interested in hearing more? Or already know you want to apply? Visit imb.org.uk #volunteering #volunteeropportunity #voluntarysector #prison #prisonreform #prisoners #immigration #humanrights #imb
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In May 2023, the IMB published a report following the government’s decision to reject the JSCs recommendation for a resentencing exercise of #IPP prisoners. https://lnkd.in/eEziNQp5 Hear National Chair Elisabeth Davies discuss this on Trapped podcast. - 'what does hope look like' https://lnkd.in/eqFUyG2H Through monitoring, IMB members are continuing to contribute to the evidence of the impact of this decision, and the sentence itself, on the wellbeing of those detained on an #IPP sentence. #volunteer #prisons #volunteeringopportunities
What Does Hope Look Like? | Trapped: The IPP Prisoner Scandal
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Today marks International Volunteers Day. Now more than ever, we see the need for local IMBs to be the eyes and the ears of the general public in places of detention. Your work is invaluable - thank you. #IVD2023