Despite making up only a small proportion of the total UK prison population, imprisoned women account for a disproportionately high number of suicides, according to recent figures. The latest statistics, [...]
This month, new power was given to prison authorities, enabling them to clamp down on illegal mobile phone use behind bars. Despite the fact that use of mobile phones is [...]
According to a recent report, work is well underway on Wrexham’s new super-prison HMP Berwyn; and the establishment is on track to be opened in February 2017. In this [...]
Rehabilitation is an integral part of the prison process. Without successful rehabilitation, inmates struggle to find employment once they’re released. And without a job, the likelihood of them reoffending [...]
Rows of prison cells, prison interior. A major review has recently been released, calling for the government to address the problem of extremism in prisons across the [...]
After the EU referendum, the UK was plunged into relative chaos, with David Cameron resigning as Prime Minister in the wake of the results. Under a month later, the [...]
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