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Jail visit restrictions for male inmates unfair on children, says Barnardo’s

By Hayden Smith23rd August 2017News England

Rules on prison visits for male inmates punish their children unfairly, according to a leading charity. Barnardo’s says some sons and daughters see their fathers for just two hours every

Female prison officer jailed over relationship with young offenders unit inmate

By Nina Massey10th August 2017News England

A female prison officer who had an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at a youth offenders unit has been jailed. Chelsea Blackwell, 27, exchanged more than 850 messages with the

Prison Governors launch blistering attack on Government over ‘complete decline’ in services

By Ryan Wilkinson2nd August 2017News England

Prisons in England and Wales are in crisis after “perverse” Government reform and a “toxic mix” of pressures, the head of the body representing governors has warned. Andrea Albutt, president

Record 71 prisoners freed by mistake as violence in jails hits new high

By Hayden Smith27th July 2017News England

Dozens of prisoners have been released by mistake as violence in jails surged to a new high, official figures reveal. Seventy-one convicted criminals or suspects were erroneously freed in 2016/17

Inspector warns over facilities to cope with rapidly ageing and disabled offenders

By Hayden Smith19th July 2017News England

Secure “old people’s homes with walls” could be built to deal with the rapidly ageing prison population, a watchdog has suggested. Peter Clarke, the Chief Inspector of Prisons in England

Smoking to be stubbed out in Scottish prisons from next year

By Hilary Duncanson18th July 2017News Scotland

Smoking will be prohibited in Scotland’s jails by the end of next year under plans announced by prison chiefs. The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) says it intends to make all

‘Legal highs’ linked to deaths of 79 inmates, says Prisons Ombudsman

By Hayden Smith12th July 20173rd November 2018News England

Drugs previously known as “legal highs” have been linked to the deaths of at least 79 prisoners, a watchdog has revealed. New psychoactive substances (NPS), which mimic the effects of

Prison nurse jailed after smuggling mobile phone into prison

By Amy Murphy10th July 20173rd November 2018News England

A prison nurse has been jailed after smuggling a mobile phone into jail and forming an “inappropriate relationship” with an inmate, police have said. Elizabeth Hutton, 50, was sentenced at

Jails’ soaring suicide and self-harm rates need urgent handling, says watchdog

By David Hughes29th June 20173rd November 2018News England

Soaring rates of suicide and self-harm in prisons must be dealt with urgently, but it is unclear how the authorities will meet ambitious aims for improving inmates’ mental health, the

Additional funding announced for prisoner mental health collaboration

By Iain MacDonald23rd June 2017Education & Training

A collaboration led by the University of Plymouth has received additional funding for its work with prisoners with mental health needs. A national collaboration investigating a cross-agency ‘joined up’ approach

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Jail visit restrictions for male inmates unfair on children, says Barnardo’s

Female prison officer jailed over relationship with young offenders unit inmate

Prison Governors launch blistering attack on Government over ‘complete decline’ in services

Record 71 prisoners freed by mistake as violence in jails hits new high

Inspector warns over facilities to cope with rapidly ageing and disabled offenders

Smoking to be stubbed out in Scottish prisons from next year

‘Legal highs’ linked to deaths of 79 inmates, says Prisons Ombudsman

Prison nurse jailed after smuggling mobile phone into prison

Jails’ soaring suicide and self-harm rates need urgent handling, says watchdog

Additional funding announced for prisoner mental health collaboration

Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault and harassment claims

Government urged to introduce tougher sentences for grooming gang offenders

Seven child abuse ring members jailed and warned they may never be released

Family hail justice for little ones as mother jailed over four boys’ fire deaths

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Tag: Custodial Care

Jail visit restrictions for male inmates unfair on children, says Barnardo’s

Female prison officer jailed over relationship with young offenders unit inmate

Prison Governors launch blistering attack on Government over ‘complete decline’ in services

Record 71 prisoners freed by mistake as violence in jails hits new high

Inspector warns over facilities to cope with rapidly ageing and disabled offenders

Smoking to be stubbed out in Scottish prisons from next year

‘Legal highs’ linked to deaths of 79 inmates, says Prisons Ombudsman

Prison nurse jailed after smuggling mobile phone into prison

Jails’ soaring suicide and self-harm rates need urgent handling, says watchdog

Additional funding announced for prisoner mental health collaboration