Annual conference 2023 was a positive and enjoyable experience, in my view. However, as the cover of this issue of Gatelodge demonstrates, not everyone was happy.
WE DESERVE BETTER
Annual conference 2023 was a positive and enjoyable experience, in my view. However, as the cover of this issue of Gatelodge demonstrates, not everyone was happy.
CIRC 058: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JULY 2023
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Mark Fairhurst answers questions and discusses the Chief Inspector of Prisons Inspection Report on HMYOI Cookham Wood
Mark Fairhurst answers questions and discusses the Chief Inspector of Prisons Inspection Report on HMYOI Cookham Wood. 18/07/2023
CIRC 037: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE MAY 2023
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THE GOVERNMENT CREATED THIS CRISIS AND ONLY THE GOVERNMENT CAN PUT IT RIGHT.
It is important that we learn from history and ensure that now the pandemic is over, we do all we can to make our prisons safe again
CIRC 032: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE APRIL 2023
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CIRC 014: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE FEBRUARY 2023
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CIRC 008: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE JANUARY 2023
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CIRC 099: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE NOVEMBER 2022
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CIRC 088: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE OCTOBER 2022
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