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United Kingdom: watchdogs warn of unacceptable delays for mentally unwell incarcerated people

Annual reports from the Independent Monitoring Boards (IMBs) at two English prisons have expressed concern about “unacceptable delays” for severely mentally unwell incarcerated people being transferred to mental health units in the community for treatment.

Source: Insidetime (11/09/2025)