‘Dramatic improvements’ at prison which had worst ever conditions – report
A prison criticised as having some of the worst conditions ever seen by inspectors has been praised for making dramatic improvements.
Prisons
Stabbing attack on prison officers by inmates treated as terror incident
The stabbing of a prison officer by two inmates wearing fake suicide belts at a maximum security jail is believed to be the first terror attack of its kind launched behind bars.
‘Sinister and evil’ woman in paedophile ring to be freed from prison
A female paedophile involved in a “sickening ring” is to be released from prison, the Parole Board has confirmed.
Treat historic trauma to rehabilitate prisoners, psychologists say
The traumatic histories of offenders stuck in the prison system should be treated as a public health issue to break cycles of offending, psychologists working with inmates have said.
Prison staff in hospital after disturbance at young offender institute
Prison officers were taken to hospital after violence broke out at a young offender institute.
Prisons have become training grounds for fanatical terrorists – we need better surveillance
The extraordinary release of a dangerous terrorist like Usman Khan from prison to kill on the streets of London highlights again the acute but highly unpredictable threat of Islamist terror anywhere in the UK.
Hundreds of prisoners leaving jail homeless, reports warn
Hundreds of prisoners are leaving jail homeless, inspection reports have warned.
Prison violence continues to soar as self-harming hits new high
Attacks on prison staff rose 10% in a year, while self-harm incidents in jails have hit a record high, official figures show.
Camilla’s book group question to author to be broadcast in prisons
The Duchess of Cornwall has quizzed acclaimed novelist Elif Shafak about her work as part of a book group discussion which will be shared with prisoners.
Airport-style scanners to tackle ‘inventive’ drug-smuggling prisoners
Airport-style scanners will help combat the “inventive” ways that inmates smuggle drugs into prisons, MPs were told.
Hounded from behind bars: Campaigners warn victims of domestic violence are still being abused by jailed exes
Victims of domestic abuse are being targeted by their attackers even after they’ve been convicted and jailed, campaigners warn.