#Prisons across #England and #Wales will cut spending on #education courses by up to 50% - despite governmental promises to improve 'access to #learning'. @guardian #education #rehabilitation #prisoners

#IPP #prisoner Leroy Douglas was handed a minimum sentence of two-and-a-half years in 2005, but still remains in #prison 20 years later. @BBCNews #prisoners

We are hugely grateful to The Tudwick Foundation who have come onboard as a #supporter of our #legal #outreach work with #ill, #older and #disabled prisoners in #Essex . Thank you so much.

There's still time to sign up to our panel event in October, featuring Tap Social Movement, 2 Make It , The Glasshouse and Finding Rhythms. Email [email protected] to reserve your free place.

Work is underway on a 500-place #expansion of #HMP Channings Wood, to be completed by the end of #2027. #prisons #prisoners #devon

HM Chief Inspector of #Probation warns that #IPP #sentences could still exist in 20 years’ time at the present rate of progress. #prisons #prisoners insidetime.org/newsround/ch...

Severely unwell #prisoners at #HMP 's Downview and Oakwood experience 'unacceptable delays' in receiving rightful #mentalhealthcare. #mentalhealth #london #staffordshire

A new #report describes #HMP Swinfen Hall as ' fundamentally unsafe' with incidents of #violence worsening. #staffordshire #prisons

Wednesday - Emma King explores the challenges #prisoners with #allergies face in accessing appropriate #food - and its impact on their #health.

#Tonight at 8pm, hear how #prison #inspectors assess HMP #Onley - including their interactions with serving #prisoners and #staff. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

PAS is deeply saddened to learn of the recent death of Professor Conor Gearty, described as 'a towering figure in the field of human rights'. Conor delivered PAS' 2017 Annual Lecture and was a staunch supporter of our work, for which we will always remain most grateful.

See here Prison Reform Trust's #briefing ahead of tomorrow's second #debate on the #SentencingBill.

#HMP Lewes experiencing 'significant #operational challenges' with 65% of #prisoners on #remand or #unsentenced and 85% resident for less than six months. @HMIPrisons #sussex

Paula Harriot, Chief Executive of Unlock, discusses the difficulties she faced in finding #employment following her release from #prison.

Standards in #safety and purposeful activity at #HMP Wormwood Scrubs have dropped since the last #inspection. @HMIPrisons #london #prisons #prisoners

Former #prisoner Hilary Ineomo-Marcus hears powerful, first-hand experiences of #restorativejustice from #victims and perpetrators of #crime.

#IPP #prisoner Keith Gadd committed #suicide at HMP #Bristol, having already served five times the length of his #sentence.

Prison Reform Trust 's new #report explores the specific needs of #prison leavers released after serving long-term #sentences. #rehabilitation

David Lammy has now become #Justice Secretary, as well as Deputy Prime Minister. @RussellWebster #criminaljustice #prisons #prisoners

The recent death of a #prisoner at HMP #Altcourse is suspected to be the result of 'a bad batch of Spice'. #liverpool #drugs

'Positive random mandatory #drug tests have averaged 34% over the past 6 months at #HMP Kirkham'. #preston #prisons

The Guardian article claims that #ministers will abolish most short #prison #sentences and introduce a Texas-inspired system whereby #prisoners may earn #earlyrelease. @guardian www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

#Spice was a factor in the recent deaths of two #prisoners at #HMP Lowdham Grange.' @BBCNews #drugs #nottinghamshire #prisons #healthcare

#Researchers are conducting surveys at HMP's #Feltham B and #Northumberland at the start of #inspections. If you have information about the #prisons, #email: [email protected]

A contract has been signed for the extension of HMP #Onley, in a move which will add 180 #prison places. #warwickshire #prisons #prisoners

See here Prison Reform Trust's recently adapted #Child #Impact #Assessment resources, exploring the experiences of children with a #parent or #sibling in #prison. #family #relationships #familylaw

Shannon Trust has launched a new electronic version of its learn-to-read scheme, currently being trialed at HMP #Ashfield. #bristol #rehabilitation

' The death of 36 year old Rajwinder Singh was caused by #neglect by both the #prison and its #health provider.' #wandsworth #london

We are delighted to share that our next #panel #event will take place on Thursday 2nd #October . Email [email protected] to reserve your #free place.

Leaked documents reveal a shortfall of around 10,000 #probation staff to manage those serving #community #sentences. #criminaljusticesystem #sentencing

Join Clinks and Agenda Alliance for the upcoming, #online #Women’s #Network Forum, influencing #policy & creating change for women in #prison.

#Failures to meet prisoners' basic #needs - such as clothing, meals and #healthcare - is fuelling #self-harm. #prisoners #mentalhealth

Eight in ten #prison and #probation staff disapprove of the government’s decision to release #prisoners early, with concerns over 'chaotic management'.

'Twelve years after #IPP sentences were outlawed, 10 times as many #IPP #prisoners have taken their own lives as other prisoners.' #mentalhealth

A #prisoner with severe #mental #illness took his own life after being deprived of #medication and #care at HMP #Winchester. @InsideTimeUK

For every four people released from #prison, three are #recalled for breaching #licence conditions. #prisoners #reoffending

#Researchers are conducting a #survey at HMP #Liverpool at the start of an #inspection. If you have information about the establishment, #email: [email protected]

Senior #judges who imposed ' unfair ' indefinite #jail terms, have revealed their regret for their part in the ' #injustice '. @Independent

#Prisoners applying for #release are increasingly likely to be rejected, with 75% of applications throughout 2024-25 unsuccessful. insidetime.org/newsround/pa...

The Independent #Prison Capacity #Review aims to help future #governments avoid the cycle of repeated prison capacity #crises.

#Researchers are conducting a #survey at HMP #Leicester, at the start of an #inspection. If you have information about the #prison , please #email: [email protected]

Most #foreign #offenders convicted by a #UK #court will now be #deported immediately.

#Researchers are conducting a #survey at HMP #Bronzefield in #Surrey, at the start of an #inspection. If you have information about the #prison, please #email: [email protected]

Recent Ministry Of Justice data a 'litany of despair' , with #prison #deaths up 30% on previous twelve months.

A #prisoner at HMP Littlehey died after the #prison cancelled his #cancer check-ups multiple times due to a lack of escort staff. insidetime.org/newsround/ca...

Recent data shows that the #IPP Action Plan - launched in November 2024 - has not led to any significant improvements for IPP #prisoners in #custody. insidetime.org/newsround/ip...

Centre For Mental Health and PACT recommend more investment in #community #mentalhealth services to help ease pressure on the prison system. insidetime.org/newsround/in...

#Researchers are conducting a #survey at #HMP Bullingdon in #Oxfordshire, at the start of an #inspection. If you have information about the #prison, please #email: [email protected]

An #inspection of #HMP Onley has revealed that 34% of #prisoners tested positive for #drugs over a 12-month period, accompanied by increased levels of #violence.  #prisons #rugby #warwickshire

#IPP #prisoner Lee Ashby is now described as 'a shadow of his former self'.  #prisons #criminaljustice #liverpool