NEW REPORT FINDS TOO FEW PRISONERS BENEFIT FROM EXERCISE AND SPORT
A new report published by HM Inspectorate of Prisons has found that those in custody…
PAS TO HOST EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION ON ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY ACROSS FEMALE PRISON ESTATE
We are delighted to announce our next Panel Discussion, which will take as its focus the…
INSPECTORS WARN THAT THE CARE OF ACUTELY MENTALLY UNWELL PRISONERS IS WORSENING
Inspectors have warned that the care of acutely mentally unwell prisoners is generally becoming worse…
SUSPENDED SENTENCES NOW LIKELY TO REPLACE MAJORITY OF 12 MONTH JAIL TERMS
As of 23rd March 2026, suspended sentences will replace short jail terms of up to…
NEW REPORT EXPOSES LACK OF SUPPORT FOR REMAND PRISONERS
A new report published by HM Inspectorate of Prisons reveals that prisoners on remand – ie…
GOVERNMENT PROMISES £32 MILLION TO REDUCE WOMEN’S IMPRISONMENT
A new report published by The Women’s Justice Board recommends a set of measures to reduce…
JAILS STILL FAILING TO HELP PRISONERS MAINTAIN FAMILY CONTACT
A new report published by HM Inspectorate of Prisons has revealed that prisons too often…
NEW REPORT EXPLORES ROLE OF APPROVED PREMISES IN POST-RELEASE RE-INTEGRATION
A new report published by the Probation Inspectorate looks at the role of Approved Premises…
CANCER-CAUSING RADON GAS DETECTED IN 16 PRISONS IN ENGLAND AND WALES
Unsafe levels of cancer-causing radon gas have been detected in 16 prisons, with 33 sites…
THE CASE FOR RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION FOR VULNERABLE WOMEN – AS OPPOSED TO PRISON
Phoenix Futures, who provide residential rehabilitation for vulnerable women who otherwise might be imprisoned, share the profoundly positive impact of their work: Sam was…
CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION AFTER PRISONERS HANDCUFFED TO OFFICERS WHILST GIVING BIRTH
The Guardian has reported that pregnant women prisoners in England are being handcuffed to prison…
INSPECTORS SHARE IMPROVEMENTS AND CONCERNS ACROSS WOMEN’S PRISONS
A year ago, Prison Inspectors highlighted widespread inadequacies in the support available for women prisoners…