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Probation officers supervising up to 80 offenders at a time, watchdog warns

By The Press Association12th January 2017News England

Probation officers are supervising up to 80 offenders at any one time – leaving the public at greater risk, a watchdog has warned. HM Chief Inspector of Probation Dame Glenys

Tories in call for tougher action over sex offender notification failures

By The Press Association19th December 2016News Scotland

Hundreds of sex offenders in Scotland have failed to notify Police Scotland of their whereabouts, new figures have shown. Scottish Government statistics show between 2010 and 2015 there were 830

‘Unworkable’ balance between prison population and staff numbers

By The Press Association19th December 2016News England

The prison population needs to be reduced if more jail riots are to be avoided, the chairman of the Parole Board has warned. Nick Hardwick, an ex-chief inspector of prisons,

Probation services watchdog finds practice to be ‘well below standard’

By The Press Association15th December 2016News England

The public has been left at greater risk of harm because of the poor performance of a privately-owned probation company responsible for supervising thousands of criminals in the community, watchdogs

Poor post-detention care contributing to hundreds of deaths, new report claims

By Iain MacDonald13th December 2016News England

Poor access to health care and confusion over post-detention care may have contributed to more than 400 deaths following police custody and prison detention since 2009, a new report has

Prison suicide rate prompts pledge of extra mental health support

By The Press Association7th December 2016News England

Prisons will be helped to access mental health services seven days a week, the Government has suggested amid concerns over high suicide rates among inmates. Justice Secretary Liz Truss said

Hindley prison regime ‘possibly the very worst’ seen by inspectors

By The Press Association29th November 2016News England

The regime at a prison was one of the worst of its type to be seen by a watchdog, according to a scathing inspection report. Inmates at HMP Hindley were

Prisoner dies by suicide every three days as toll hits ‘epidemic’ levels

By The Press Association28th November 2016News England

A prisoner takes their own life every three days as the number of suicides in jails reaches “epidemic proportions”, campaigners have warned. The Howard League for Penal Reform said it

Significantly fewer victims meeting criminals under restorative justice scheme

By The Press Association22nd November 2016News England

The proportion of victims offered the chance to take part in justice schemes that bring them into contact with criminals has plunged, a report has warned. Figures from the Crime

Peter Capaldi to narrate documentary about children with parents in prison

By The Press Association14th November 2016News England

Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi will narrate a documentary about what it is like to have a parent in prison for BBC Children In Need. Prison, My Parents and Me

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Probation officers supervising up to 80 offenders at a time, watchdog warns

Tories in call for tougher action over sex offender notification failures

‘Unworkable’ balance between prison population and staff numbers

Probation services watchdog finds practice to be ‘well below standard’

Poor post-detention care contributing to hundreds of deaths, new report claims

Prison suicide rate prompts pledge of extra mental health support

Hindley prison regime ‘possibly the very worst’ seen by inspectors

Prisoner dies by suicide every three days as toll hits ‘epidemic’ levels

Significantly fewer victims meeting criminals under restorative justice scheme

Peter Capaldi to narrate documentary about children with parents in prison

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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Probation officers supervising up to 80 offenders at a time, watchdog warns

Tories in call for tougher action over sex offender notification failures

‘Unworkable’ balance between prison population and staff numbers

Probation services watchdog finds practice to be ‘well below standard’

Poor post-detention care contributing to hundreds of deaths, new report claims

Prison suicide rate prompts pledge of extra mental health support

Hindley prison regime ‘possibly the very worst’ seen by inspectors

Prisoner dies by suicide every three days as toll hits ‘epidemic’ levels

Significantly fewer victims meeting criminals under restorative justice scheme

Peter Capaldi to narrate documentary about children with parents in prison