UK prisons9 hrs agoMore than 150 violent offenders released early in ScotlandThe Scottish Prison Service reveals 312 inmates were allowed out of jail to free up space in February and March.9 hrs agoScotland5 days agoPrison cells made permanent to ease 'crisis'The prison population has doubled in the past 30 years nationally, reports the LDRS. 5 days agoSurrey4 Jun 2025Prison officer smuggled drugs even after arrestChelsea Kemp, from Bletchley, is sentenced to eight and a half years behind bars.4 Jun 2025England2 Jun 2025Prison officers should be armed, say ConservativesThe party said secure armouries should be introduced at maximum security jails and used as a last resort.2 Jun 2025Politics30 May 2025Early prisoner release plan worries police chiefEssex Police's Ben-Julian Harrington says the policy will heap pressure on his officers and staff.30 May 2025Essex28 May 2025Senior police raise concern over early prisoner release plansSenior officers sent a letter to the Ministry of Justice before the announcement on sentencing changes last week. 28 May 2025UK22 May 2025Violent criminals could be released early and chemical castration pilot expanded after reviewThe landmark sentencing review calls for fewer custodial sentences and earlier prison releases.22 May 2025UK21 May 2025Law students teach prisoners about parole processPrisoners at HMP The Mount and students say they learnt from the experience.21 May 2025Beds, Herts & Bucks18 May 2025Criminals could fill potholes and clean bins under government plansJustice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is said to want to expand unpaid work, which she believes to be too lenient.18 May 2025UK...
