Prisons
Prisoners could be released 60 days early to ease prison overcrowding
Prisoners could be released 60 days early to ease prison overcrowding
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk announced low-level prisoners will be released early with a reported 350 spaces left in prisons
Fixing prison overcrowding may not be a vote-winner – but it’s essential to keep people safe
Fixing prison overcrowding may not be a vote-winner – but it’s essential to keep people safe
Prison overcrowding is at breaking point and ministers have decided to release some prisoners two months early to ease the situation. Failing to fix the situation long-term will leave communities counting the cost, writes Darren Nicholas
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
Yes, some prisoners will be released early before Christmas – but it can actually make victims safer
Yes, some prisoners will be released early before Christmas – but it can actually make victims safer
Time star Jodie Whittaker slams prison service for failing women: ‘Surely there’s a better system’
Time star Jodie Whittaker slams prison service for failing women: ‘Surely there’s a better system’
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
From prison cell to homeless, how a new law will give former convicts a better chance at turning their lives around
From prison cell to homeless, how a new law will give former convicts a better chance at turning their lives around
This small change in the law will give prisoners the best chance to rebuild their lives
This small change in the law will give prisoners the best chance to rebuild their lives
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
John McAvoy was one of Britain’s most wanted criminals. Now he’s an athlete changing the lives of vulnerable young people
John McAvoy was one of Britain’s most wanted criminals. Now he’s an athlete changing the lives of vulnerable young people
I’ve spent Christmas in prison and on the street – finding recovery saved my life
I’ve spent Christmas in prison and on the street – finding recovery saved my life
Top 5 books about the prison system, chosen by Andy West
Top 5 books about the prison system, chosen by Andy West
If we’re going to reform prisons, we should start with the prisoners
If we’re going to reform prisons, we should start with the prisoners
Prison performs U-turn on banning handwritten cards for inmates after public outcry
Prison performs U-turn on banning handwritten cards for inmates after public outcry
Homelessness is holding back prison leavers when they get a second chance
Homelessness is holding back prison leavers when they get a second chance
Women are asking to stay in prison beyond their sentence because they don’t have a home to go to
Women are asking to stay in prison beyond their sentence because they don’t have a home to go to
Stephen Fry to feature in play telling lockdown stories of prisoners and homeless people
Stephen Fry to feature in play telling lockdown stories of prisoners and homeless people
Screw creator Rob Williams: ‘We don’t always look at prisoners as individuals’
Screw creator Rob Williams: ‘We don’t always look at prisoners as individuals’
Why is the husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on a hunger strike?
Why is the husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on a hunger strike?
Prisoners pick the books to get you through lockdown
Prisoners pick the books to get you through lockdown
Transforming prison food: Traditional Bangladeshi chicken curry recipe
Transforming prison food: Traditional Bangladeshi chicken curry recipe
Books behind bars: Not even Covid can stop the prison librarian
Books behind bars: Not even Covid can stop the prison librarian
Illiteracy is high in prisons. Learning to read can reduce reoffending
