Criminal justice system
I’m a probation officer. It’s a frightening, upsetting, but also moving and hopeful world

I’m a probation officer. It’s a frightening, upsetting, but also moving and hopeful world
A Murderer’s Guide to Cleaning offers insight into the hidden life of a probation officer
My life was ruined when I was wrongly convicted of a sex crime – I didn’t even get an apology

My life was ruined when I was wrongly convicted of a sex crime – I didn’t even get an apology
Gareth Jones’s life was destroyed when he was wrongfully convicted of a crime. Ten years later, he finally cleared his name, yet he will not receive any compensation because of a change in the law
This prison theatre project prepares young offenders for life on the outside: ‘Art can be a game changer’

This prison theatre project prepares young offenders for life on the outside: ‘Art can be a game changer’
Prison in theatre can have a transformative effect on inmates
Sex workers ‘trapped’ in prostitution by ‘unjust’ police cautions: ‘It stopped me from having a career’
Sex workers ‘trapped’ in prostitution by ‘unjust’ police cautions: ‘It stopped me from having a career’
Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We’re fighting to change the law
Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We’re fighting to change the law
Poet laureate Simon Armitage on his years as a probation officer – and the redemptive power of poetry

Poet laureate Simon Armitage on his years as a probation officer – and the redemptive power of poetry
Almost Home: Unique exhibition showcases the ‘pain and hope’ of women in prison

Almost Home: Unique exhibition showcases the ‘pain and hope’ of women in prison
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
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
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
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
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?
Albert Woodfox: ’43 years of solitary confinement and they did not break me’


