London Prison Found ‘Unsafe and Inhumane’ by Watchdog

A report by Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) of HMP Wandsworth warned of overcrowding and the rise in assaults against prison officers.

HMP Wandsworth in London on Sept. 10, 2023. Lucy North/PA

A prison in London has been deemed unsafe and its conditions “inhumane,” a watchdog has reported.

The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) of HMP Wandsworth said there was a shortage of staff, rising number of assaults, and overcrowding issues.