PAS Upholds Prisoners’ Rights In Lockdown
Several prisoners in one of the largest prisons contacted our Advice Line some weeks into…
“Alternatives to Violence Project” – New to PAS
PAS was contacted today by a non-profit new to the charity. The Alternatives to Violence…
New HMPPS Notices to Prisoners and Families
Phil Copple, Director General of Prisons, sent updates to families and prisoners on the Covid-19…
Government respond to Coalition call for Early Release of Prisoners during Coronavirus Pandemic
The Government has responded to an open letter from charities Women in Prison and INQUEST,…
End of Custody Temporary Release
PAS receives numerous calls from prisoners struggling to get information on the progress of End…
Appeal Publish Resources for Those with Clients or Loved Ones in Custody During Pandemic
Our colleagues at Appeal have created a set of tools and resources for those with…
PAS on BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire
This morning, PAS solicitor Laura Orger appeared on the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire news programme to…
New PAS Coronavirus Success Story
PAS assisted a prisoner who had called our Advice Line about the refusal to grant…
PAS Receives Access to Further MoJ Covid Policies
PAS has received access to further guidance and policy documents relating to the treatment of…
MoJ Makes Guidance Public
On 24 April, just one day after we posted on our website the guidance on…
Urgent Update on Compassionate Release Cases – New Guidance
Following the COVID-19 outbreak, Prisoners’ Advice Service has taken various steps to try to assist…
Update on the Temporary Release of Prisoners
On 4 April the government announced that in response to the Covid-19 pandemic it would…