Offenders – Care Appointments

Two thirds of conflict ex-prisoners still unemployed in Northern Ireland

By Michael McHugh7th December 201823rd December 2018News Northern Ireland

Two thirds of ex-prisoners with conflict-related convictions are still unemployed 20 years after the Good Friday Agreement, an academic said. Their family members have also been black-listed by some employers

Man who killed and hung bodies of three children outside their home to be released from prison

By The Press Association4th December 201823rd December 2018News England

A man who killed three children before hanging their mutilated bodies on a fence outside their home has been cleared for release by the Parole Board. David McGreavy (pictured) killed

Muslim convert ‘felt justified’ in assaulting Broadmoor hospital staff, inquest told

By Kim Pilling28th November 201823rd December 2018News England

A Muslim convert terrorist felt “justified” in assaulting hospital staff over a ban on communal prayers, an inquest jury has heard. Nicky Reilly, 30, was said to be furious after

Violence and disorder reduced at high-security prison in Co Antrim

By Michael McHugh27th November 201823rd December 2018News Northern Ireland

A prison once branded dangerous and Dickensian has made immensely encouraging progress, a report said. Maghaberry high-security jail in Co Antrim holds life prisoners convicted of the most serious offences

Warning issued on ‘play fighting’ involving staff and inmates at secure training centre

By Hayden Smith27th November 201823rd December 2018News England

Play fighting involving staff as well as inmates is “widespread” at a youth jail, an inspection found. The issue was referenced in a report on Rainsbrook secure training centre near

Maghaberry officers ‘making renewed efforts to identify most vulnerable prisoners’

By Michael McHugh27th November 201823rd December 2018News Northern Ireland

Officers at Maghaberry Prison are making renewed efforts to identify the most vulnerable prisoners, the criminal justice inspector said. The high-security jail has a significant proportion of inmates with mental

New guidance on sentencing of offenders comes into force in Scotland

By Hilary Duncanson26th November 201823rd December 2018News Scotland

New guidelines surrounding the sentencing of all offenders are coming into force in Scotland’s courts. For the first time in Scotland, the guidelines set down the fundamental principles and purposes

Call for action on ‘spiralling epidemic’ of suicides in Scotland’s prisons

By The Press Association14th November 201823rd December 2018News Scotland

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has been urged to take action to halt the “spiralling epidemic” of suicides in Scotland’s prisons. The plea came after Mr Yousaf held talks with the

New £6M pilot scheme aims to prevent rough sleeping among ex-offenders

By Hayden Smith9th November 201823rd December 2018News England

The Justice Secretary has launched a new scheme to help ex-offenders stay off the streets and away from crime. David Gauke announced that Leeds, Pentonville and Bristol prisons will spearhead

MPs Select committee warn Government failing its duty of care towards prisoners

By Ella Pickover1st November 201823rd December 2018News England

Criminals are being sentenced to “worsened health” when they are sent to prison, a new report suggests. The Health and Social Care Select Committee said poorer health is “too often

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Two thirds of conflict ex-prisoners still unemployed in Northern Ireland

Man who killed and hung bodies of three children outside their home to be released from prison

Muslim convert ‘felt justified’ in assaulting Broadmoor hospital staff, inquest told

Violence and disorder reduced at high-security prison in Co Antrim

Warning issued on ‘play fighting’ involving staff and inmates at secure training centre

Maghaberry officers ‘making renewed efforts to identify most vulnerable prisoners’

New guidance on sentencing of offenders comes into force in Scotland

Call for action on ‘spiralling epidemic’ of suicides in Scotland’s prisons

New £6M pilot scheme aims to prevent rough sleeping among ex-offenders

MPs Select committee warn Government failing its duty of care towards prisoners

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother branded ‘executioners’ as pair are jailed for life

Letby legal team seeks fresh bid to challenge convictions of child serial killer

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Tag: Offenders

Two thirds of conflict ex-prisoners still unemployed in Northern Ireland

Man who killed and hung bodies of three children outside their home to be released from prison

Muslim convert ‘felt justified’ in assaulting Broadmoor hospital staff, inquest told

Violence and disorder reduced at high-security prison in Co Antrim

Warning issued on ‘play fighting’ involving staff and inmates at secure training centre

Maghaberry officers ‘making renewed efforts to identify most vulnerable prisoners’

New guidance on sentencing of offenders comes into force in Scotland

Call for action on ‘spiralling epidemic’ of suicides in Scotland’s prisons

New £6M pilot scheme aims to prevent rough sleeping among ex-offenders

MPs Select committee warn Government failing its duty of care towards prisoners