Hindley prison regime ‘possibly the very worst’ seen by inspectors
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
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Prisoner dies by suicide every three days as toll hits ‘epidemic’ levels
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
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Significantly fewer victims meeting criminals under restorative justice scheme
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
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Peter Capaldi to narrate documentary about children with parents in prison
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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Truss announces thousands of extra prison guards to tackle violence and drugs in jails
Thousands of extra prison guards will be hired and “no fly zones” imposed over jails in a drive to tackle the “toxic cocktail” of drugs, drones and mobile phones behind
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Trial of new tagging technology will see 1,500 offenders live in community
Up to 1,500 offenders living in the community will be tracked by satellite under a trial of new tagging technology. The Ministry of Justice is to launch a pilot programme
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New sentencing guidelines proposed to deal with sex offenders who flout court orders
New sentencing rules have been drawn up to ensure criminals such as sex offenders or stalkers receive appropriate punishments for flouting court orders. Judges and magistrates are set to be
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Prison violence and self-harm on rise as safety figures ‘worst they have ever been’
Prison safety has deteriorated to its most serious level and there is no sign of an improvement in rates of violence and self-harm, the chairman of the Parole Board has
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Watchdog warns of ‘chronic’ staff shortages in National Probation Service
The National Probation Service, which manages higher-risk offenders, has been hit by “chronic” staff shortages in Kent, a watchdog has warned. The performance of the service in the county was
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‘Systemic problem’ in public protection work around short sentence prisoners
Re-offending rates among criminals given short jail sentences remain high and public protection work is “weak” despite a probation revolution, watchdogs have warned. Risks of harm presented by prisoners are
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