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May 23, 2019

Extended probation for short-term prisoners fails to cut reoffending rates

Changes to the probation system have locked offenders in “an expensive merry-go-round” and have led to “no tangible reduction to reoffending”, according to a new report.
May 1, 2019

New figures reveal postcode lottery in imprisonment rates for women in England and Wales

A new analysis of court data by the Prison Reform Trust found significant variations in imprisonment rates for women between police force areas in England and Wales.
April 25, 2019

Consultation on sentencing of offenders with mental health conditions

Proposed guidance for sentencing offenders with mental health conditions and disorders has been published in a consultation launched by the Sentencing Council.
April 4, 2019

Justice Committee criticises government’s approach to growing prison population

Justice Committee's report is 'a welcome outbreak of cross party common sense' says the Prison Reform Trust.
September 10, 2018

New sentencing guidelines for child cruelty and failing to protect from FGM

The Sentencing Council has published a new guideline for how those guilty of child cruelty offences should be sentenced.
August 22, 2018

Nationwide prison strike begins in the United States

Prisoners are demanding the restoration of voting rights, payment for work, and an improvement in conditions.
May 28, 2018

HMP Long Lartin a fundamentally capable prison, says Chief Inspector

HMP Long Lartin, which holds some of the most dangerous and serious offenders was found by inspectors to be a stable and well-controlled prison.
May 5, 2018

Ministry of Justice strategy for women offenders

The Prison Reform Trust is urging the government not to delay publication of a new strategy for women offenders.
February 21, 2018

Private probation in the US 'punishes people for being poor'

The cost of private probation supervision in the US disproportionately harms the poor, often criminalising a person’s inability to pay their probation fees and court costs, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.
February 12, 2018

Enforcement of community sentences by private companies 'poor'

Private probation companies' enforcement of community-based court sentences has been assessed as poor in a report by HM Inspectorate of Probation.