PAS Trustees’ Digest Issue 4
Today we publish the latest edition of the quarterly digest created by two of our…
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ‘THWARTED BY HMPPS’
Organisations which run Restorative Justice sessions – where crime victims meet directly with offenders in…
250 MORE CELLS TO BE BUILT AT HMP WAYLAND
The government has confirmed that around 250 more cells will be built at HMP Wayland…
BUDGET CUTS FURTHER THREATEN INADEQUATE LEVELS OF PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITY
Charlie Taylor, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, has warned that the ongoing failure of prisons…
Conor Gearty KC, 1957–2025
PAS was saddened to learn of the recent death of Conor Gearty KC (Hon), professor…
CHIEF INSPECTOR OF PROBATION WARNS THAT IPP SENTENCES COULD STILL EXIST IN 20 YEARS TIME
Martin Jones, HM Chief Inspector of Probation, has commented that at the present rate of…
‘UNACCEPTABLE DELAYS’ IN THE TREATMENT OF SEVERELY MENTALLY UNWELL PRISONERS
Annual reports from the Independent Monitoring Boards at HMP’s Downview – a public-sector women’s prison…
PRISONERS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES FACE HIDDEN HEALTH RISKS IN CUSTODY
A new report has revealed the daily challenges facing prisoners with food allergies, intolerances, and/or…
PAS’ Annual Panel Discussion 2025
PAS is delighted to announce details of its upcoming panel event, to take place on…
LEAKED REPORT REVEALS A SHORTFALL OF 10,000 PROBATION STAFF
Recent, leaked documents have revealed a shortfall of 10,000 probation staff to manage offenders serving…
FAILURES TO MEET PRISONERS’ BASIC NEEDS FUELLING SELF-HARM EPIDEMIC
Failures to meet the basic needs of prisoners is fuelling an epidemic of self-harm, according…
80% OF PRISON AND PROBATION STAFF DISAPPROVE OF EARLY RELEASE SCHEMES
Eight in ten prison and probation staff disapprove of the government’s decision to release prisoners…