Criminal justice system
Prison crisis: Early release scheme could see hundreds of prisoners released into homelessness
Prison crisis: Early release scheme could see hundreds of prisoners released into homelessness
Thousands of prisoners will be released early with prisons in England and Wales nearly at capacity. Frontline charities fear it could mean more offenders end up homeless on release
Tory plan to criminalise rough sleepers will ‘destroy homeless people’s spirits’, MPs warned
Tory plan to criminalise rough sleepers will ‘destroy homeless people’s spirits’, MPs warned
A new law from Rishi Sunak’s government could see ‘nuisance’ rough sleepers sent to prison
How a groundbreaking theatre project is teaching prisoners there’s more to life than crime
How a groundbreaking theatre project is teaching prisoners there’s more to life than crime
Inmates at HMP Perth have been taking part in a project which strengthens bonds with their children through performance
Wagamama launches cooking classes at female prison to give inmates ‘a second chance’
Wagamama launches cooking classes at female prison to give inmates ‘a second chance’
How young people in prison are getting a fresh start by giving free haircuts to homeless people
How young people in prison are getting a fresh start by giving free haircuts to homeless people
I spent 10 years working as a prison officer. The impact of staff cuts and reduced funding has been devastating
I spent 10 years working as a prison officer. The impact of staff cuts and reduced funding has been devastating
Philippe Moryoussef is on the run for a crime that might not exist. It’s a scandal that leads back to the centre of the 2008 financial crisis
Philippe Moryoussef is on the run for a crime that might not exist. It’s a scandal that leads back to the centre of the 2008 financial crisis
How to get a job with a criminal record: From applying to sharing your conviction
How to get a job with a criminal record: From applying to sharing your conviction
End Friday releases for prisoners so they can access housing and health services, Big Issue founder tells Lords
End Friday releases for prisoners so they can access housing and health services, Big Issue founder tells Lords
What will 2023 hold for climate activists? The trial of seven ‘suffragettes’ may offer clues
What will 2023 hold for climate activists? The trial of seven ‘suffragettes’ may offer clues
Prisoners to be offered apprenticeships for the first time
Prisoners to be offered apprenticeships for the first time
I was a lawyer in the Colston Four trial. History is not being erased, but given full voice
I was a lawyer in the Colston Four trial. History is not being erased, but given full voice
How many lies has Boris Johnson told from the Conservative Party conference?
How many lies has Boris Johnson told from the Conservative Party conference?
The Big Issue meets The Angola 3 survivors: “We knew we would never give up”
The Big Issue meets The Angola 3 survivors: “We knew we would never give up”
Albert Woodfox: ’43 years of solitary confinement and they did not break me’
