2002
General the Lord David Ramsbotham GCB CBE, Former Chief Inspector of Prisons
HonLLD for contribution to the public debate about penal policy and practice, and for the resolute approach he adopted to the independence of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons.
Following a distinguished military career, Sir David served as HM Chief Inspector of Prisons from 1995 to 2001, establishing himself as an outspoken and humane advocate of improvements in prison conditions.