Today is #WorldChildrensDay. This year's theme is “my day, my rights", echoing our call for children with a close family member in contact with the justice system to get the support they need Right here, right now! prisonreformtrust.org.uk/a-call-to-ac...

Join us for an evening of choral music, carols, and guest speakers, followed by a glass of wine and a mince pie. A chance for PRT friends and supporters to gather, celebrate and reflect on our shared goals for prison reform Book your tickets here: prisonreformtrust2.beaconforms.com/form/f7e01cdc

Last week, we were proud to host the Building Futures showcase @manchester.ac.uk — a powerful celebration of the achievements, learning, and impact of the Building Futures programme. Read more at prisonreformtrust.org.uk/building-fut...

We’ve signed a joint letter calling on the Government to remove the courts’ power to remand people “for their own protection.” This harmful practice places vulnerable individuals—especially women and children—in custody when they need care.

The Prison Reform Trust has submitted evidence to the Law Commission’s review of homicide law. We support the proposed three-tier model as a step toward more proportionate sentencing—but call for safeguards to avoid unintended consequences. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prison-refor...

Our latest briefing on the Sentencing Bill highlights critical reforms to address the prison capacity crisis. ​While some measures are welcome, concerns remain about earned release, recall, and punitive licence conditions. Read the full briefing here: prisonreformtrust.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Join us for an evening of choral music, carols, and guest speakers, followed by a glass of wine and a mince pie. A chance for PRT friends and supporters to gather, celebrate and reflect on our shared goals for prison reform Book your tickets here: prisonreformtrust2.beaconforms.com/form/f7e01cdc

Join us for Building Futures – a full-day event exploring long-term imprisonment, hosted by @prtuk.bsky.social & @criminologyuom.bsky.social. Hear lived experiences, watch the Rye Hill Parole Film & shape future reform. 📅 5 Nov | 🕘 9am–5pm 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk... #PrisonReform #UoM

🙏 Congratulations to Simon, winner of a @prtuk.bsky.social Hope & Fulfilment Award! Supported by The Prison Phoenix Trust, Simon inspires others in prison through yoga, breathwork & compassion. 🌿 Read his story: www.theppt.org.uk/2025/11/04/s... #PrisonReform #YogaInPrison

The Prison Reform Trust was delighted to host an event celebrating the achievements of the winners and commendees of its inaugural Hope and Fulfilment awards. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-hosts-aw...

A really important analysis of the significant challenges facing the government in turning our ailing criminal justice system around. 🔴 Prisons report — www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/... 🔴 Overview report — www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

The pathway through a very long-term sentence in a Scottish prison @prtuk.bsky.social Building Futures report on the experiences of serving a long prison sentence in Scotland www.russellwebster.com/the-pathway-...

Our new report out today, calls for fairer, more accountable sentence progression that supports personal development and timely release for long-term prisoners in Scotland. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/a-deficit-in...

With prisons at breaking point, the Sentencing Bill is a vital chance to cut ineffective short sentences and invest in community solutions. Our latest briefing sets out what’s good, what’s concerning, and what’s missing: prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-briefing...

David Lammy's appointment as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice comes at a critical moment for reform. Read our full response in the link below. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-comment-...

Acutely mentally unwell women face delayed psychiatric treatment at HMP Downview, a new report from the IMB reveals. Read the full report below ⬇️ imb.org.uk/news/acutely...

Today sees the long awaited publication of the Sentencing Bill. It offers an opportunity to begin to restore our justice system to a more proportionate, sustainable, and effective footing. Read our full response in the link below. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-comment-...

Barriers to reintegration faced by people released from long prison sentences @prtuk.bsky.social highlights the need for enhanced support and policy reform for people released from long-term prison sentences. www.russellwebster.com/barriers-to-...

🚨I'm very excited to announce the launch of my report: Release from long-term imprisonment. This report is based on a new empirical study I conducted last year into the release experiences of people who have served very long prison sentences. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/publication/...

Prisoners freed from IPPs and other long-term sentences are dogged by stigma and feel “set up to fail” on their release, with an “overwhelming” threat of recall if they fail to comply with complex license conditions, report by @prtuk.bsky.social warns www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...

NEW REPORT: PRT's new report 'Release from long-term imprisonment', published today, highlights the significant barriers to reintegration faced by long-term prisoners on release.

HMYOI Feltham: violence declining but still the highest of any prison in the country. Read the inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm... And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/report-... See the healthy prison scores:

Labour to abolish most short prison sentences in England and Wales ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

PRT Associate Sarah Beresford has written a blog explaining some recent adaptations to the Child Impact Assessment resources. You can read the full blog here ⬇️ prisonreformtrust.org.uk/relationship...

Our guest preacher this morning was Edward Smyth from @prtuk.bsky.social. Thank you Edward!

Dame Anne Owers' report, out today, doesn’t pull any punches. It lays bare the systemic failures behind repeated prison capacity crises. We cannot afford to indulge in the fantasy that building more prisons will solve this crisis — history shows it won’t. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-comment-...

Prison and probation performance continues to nose-dive MoJ statistics show full extent of prison and probation crises www.russellwebster.com/prison-and-p...

Miscarriage of justice watchdog investigates cases of 175 people handed abolished indefinite jail terms www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...

Senior judges reveal regret at handing out ‘unfair’ indefinite jail terms and call for scandal to be ‘put right’ www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...

Groundhog Week for Youth Custody @robroballen.bsky.social on the #UrgentNotification for Oakhill STC reformingprisons.blogspot.com/2025/07/grou...

Ofsted, CQC and @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social have issued an urgent notification to the Secretary of State for Justice about Oakhill Secure Training Centre, the second in less than four years. Read the full letter from Sir Martyn Oliver at assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688a40...

Prison officers will use Minority Report-style technology to identify potentially violent inmates before they have launched an attack in a major expansion of artificial intelligence in the criminal justice system ⬇️

Inspectors suggest that #neurodivergent #prisoners are still not identified early enough and support for them to achieve positive outcomes is variable.

"We must not confuse these reactive measures with a strategy to reduce violence at its source." Read our full response to today's announcement that some trained staff in prisons will be issued with Tasers. prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-comment-...