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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

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

Scathing report finds new probation services failing to improve re-offending rates

By Hayden Smith21st June 2017News England

A key plank of controversial probation reforms shows no sign of improving re-offending rates and could be ditched immediately with little impact being felt, a highly critical report concludes. So-called

Watchdog criticises lack of action after rise in suicides among female prisoners

By Hayden Smith28th March 2017News England

An official watchdog has hit out at a “lack of concerted and sustained action” following a jump in suicides among female prisoners. Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Nigel Newcomen said lessons

Edgehill event challenges myths and assumptions on treatment of youth offenders

By Iain MacDonald22nd March 2017Education & Training

Myths and assumptions about the ten million UK citizens with a criminal record were addressed at a Positive Youth Justice event held at Edgehill University last week. Guest speakers included Professor

Offender charities receive Scottish Government funding of nearly £3m

By The Press Association13th March 2017News Scotland

Organisations working to help offenders and their families will share almost £3 million of Scottish Government funding. Seven charities will use the cash to fund specialist services including employment training,

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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

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

Additional funding announced for prisoner mental health collaboration

Scathing report finds new probation services failing to improve re-offending rates

Watchdog criticises lack of action after rise in suicides among female prisoners

Edgehill event challenges myths and assumptions on treatment of youth offenders

Offender charities receive Scottish Government funding of nearly £3m

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Tag: Prisons / Offenders

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

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

Additional funding announced for prisoner mental health collaboration

Scathing report finds new probation services failing to improve re-offending rates

Watchdog criticises lack of action after rise in suicides among female prisoners

Edgehill event challenges myths and assumptions on treatment of youth offenders

Offender charities receive Scottish Government funding of nearly £3m