Campaigners for the release of prisoners detained on IPP (Imprisonment for Public Protection) sentences have given a cautious welcome
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The Government has just launched the Rudd Review of prisons. Amber Rudd (pictured) accompanied David Lammy, the Justice Secretary
A review of safeguarding in youth custody has called for tougher vetting of staff, better training, and a requirement
The Justice Secretary has just appointed former home secretary Amber Rudd to undertake a review of prisons. She has,
Andrew Pritchard is truly a transformed man. Once the kingpin of a drug empire which flooded UK streets with
The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has recently referred another ‘Imprisonment for Public Protection’ (IPP) case to the Court
Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced the launch of an independent review of the prison system to assess the
In a game show on Channel 4 last month, contestants tried to stay handcuffed for as long as possible to a
Andrew J Nolan has found a niche in the true crime genre of book writing. As a second-generation Irish
Sir Brian Leveson has published part II of his independent Review of the Criminal Courts. It comes in at
What’s happening? Starting from 31 December 2025, some prisoners might have their release checked twice instead of once. Normally,
The Government has announced a review into security at Leyhill open prison after three prisoners absconded on New Year’s
Parole by Rob McKeon When a prisoner is up for parole, decisions must be made. How will they behave
A Labour MP has called on the Government to review deals between charities and the Prison Service, after complaints
If you are currently in prison on recall, you may have heard the term ‘Risk Assessed Recall Review’ (RARR)
The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is looking to recruit two additional case review managers to handle the rising
Ministers should conduct a review of safety for probation officers across England and Wales after a stabbing incident that
In October 2024 the Lord Chancellor commissioned an independent review of sentencing to help address the growing prison population
If you’ve recently been recalled to prison, you may have heard about something called “Risk Assessed Recall Review” (referred
Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) committed to spending £7 billion on building new prison places in a Spending Review which