UK prisons5 days agoViolent criminals could be released early and chemical castration pilot expanded after reviewThe landmark sentencing review calls for fewer custodial sentences and earlier prison releases.5 days agoUK7 days agoLaw students teach prisoners about parole processPrisoners at HMP The Mount and students say they learnt from the experience.7 days agoBeds, 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 2025UK14 May 2025More inmates released early to stop prisons running out of spaceInmates serving one to four years who are recalled to prison will be released after 28 days. 14 May 2025UK29 Apr 2025Deaths in Scottish prisons among highest in EuropeThe Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research found 64 people died in jail in 2024 - up from 40 in 2023.29 Apr 2025Scotland23 Apr 2025Officer taken to hospital after attack at prisonThe Ministry of Justice confirms the officer was injured just days after another disturbance.23 Apr 2025Nottinghamshire23 Apr 2025First prisoners arrive at newly built jailThe new category C Millsike jail near Stamford Bridge will eventually house up to 1,500 prisoners.23 Apr 2025Hull & East Yorkshire15 Apr 2025Violent prison deteriorates further, report saysHMP Guys Marsh has rising levels of violence and a "poor culture", inspectors find.15 Apr 2025Dorset13 Apr 2025Manchester Arena bomber attacks prison officersCounter-terrorism police are investigating after the assault by Hashem Abedi left three prison officers with life-threatening injuries.13 Apr 2025England...
