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by Jo Sword
An independent report looking at Rochester Young Offenders Institution has raised concerns about standards.
The Independent Monitoring Board's (IMB) annual report for 2008-09 highlighted the following issues:
However, the efforts to avoid a 'two tier' prison between the old site and the new Temporary Custodial Facility have received praise.
The quality of the catering is also applauded, although the IMB is worried about the potential impact of a reduction in the catering budget that comes into effect this year.
James Williamson, chair of the IMB, said Rochester Young Offenders Institution is one of the best performing in the country.
But he added: "Recently imposed significant budgetary cuts will provide a considerable challenge in the year ahead."
For the full story pick up a copy of Monday's Medway Messenger.