Category - penal reform

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23 May 2012

Liberty concerned about 'huffing and puffing' over prisoners' votes

Following a European Court of Human Rights ruling, British civil rights advocates say there must be a proper national debate on prisoner voting.
3 Apr 2012

Arizona urged to curb inhumane use of prison isolation units

Arizona’s cruel prison isolation regime is dehumanising inmates and the authorities are failing to care for their basic physical and mental health.
1 Dec 2011

Pope Benedict encourages anti-death penalty initiatives

Pope Benedict has given encouragement to those seeking the abolition of the death penalty worldwide, at a meeting of the Sant'Egidio Community.
9 Jun 2011

Prison sentencing reform under attack from Tory right and tabloids

Sentencing reforms and other "sensible" changes proposed by the Ministry of Justice are under threat from Prime Minister David Cameron and his advisers.
3 Jan 2008

Backing for enquiry into mental health problems and suicide in prisons

The campaigning group Black Mental Health UK has condemned the rapid rise in the number of suicides in prison over the past 12 months, and is seeking the backing of community and faith groups in its call for urgent government action.