A CRITICAL report into Dartmoor Prison has revealed that conditions are worse than they were two years ago. Chief Inspector of Prisons Ann Owers said the prison had 'slipped back' noticeably since her last inspection and she highlighted 'the use of force' and evidence of 'institutional disrespect' with poorly furnished cells and frequent early lock-ups of inmates. Ms Owers said the jail was still a much better place than it was in 2001 but she said the findings this time were 'disappointing.' 'We were concerned that the levels of use of force, the condition of some of the accommodation and the frequent early lock-ups suggested institutional disrespect or poor management,' she said in her report. 'Prisoners' preferred names were not generally used and the staff sometimes barked instructions to prisoners across landings.' She said furniture was missing from many cells and the prison was failing to enforce its offensive display policy as many cells were covered in soft pornography. 'It will require renewed and much more robust management to reverse this trend, to support and encourage committed staff and to ensure that Dartmoor once more fulfils its role as an effective training prison,' added the chief inspector. Director general of the National Offender Management Service Phil Wheatley said he was confident that the governor of Dartmoor and her current senior management team would continue their hard work to ensure the ground recently lost was regained. 'Dartmoor is currently implementing a performance improvement delivery plan which will provide a framework to deliver the important work identified by the chief inspector,' he said.