Independent Sentencing Review – gov.uk
“The Independent Sentencing Review, chaired by David Gauke, has published Part 1 of the report.”
gov.uk, 18th February 2025
Source: www.gov.uk
Category: prisons
Prison system crisis due to overreliance on long sentences, says Gauke review – The Guardian
‘Successive governments’ overreliance on prison sentences and desire to seem “tough on crime” have driven the justice system in England and Wales to the brink of collapse, an official review has found.’
The Guardian, 18th February 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Prison accused of lack of candour in probe into three self-inflicted deaths in 19 days – including ex Dreamboys boss – The Independent
‘A coroner has accused prison bosses of “failing to act with candour” as she investigated three self-inflicted deaths in just 19 days at a scandal-hit prison, including that of the former head of the Dreamboys stripper group.’
The Independent, 14th February 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
MoJ apologises to woman subjected to racism in prison mother and baby unit – The Guardian
‘The Ministry of Justice has apologised to a black woman who suffered racist abuse in a prison’s mother and baby unit where her son was referred to as a “monkey”.’
The Guardian, 12th February 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
UN torture tsar attacks UK over ‘inhumane’ indefinite jail terms – The Independent
‘A United Nations torture tsar has said British prisoners trapped on indefinite jail terms are probably “being detained arbitrarily” after The Independent revealed six in 10 are being blocked from moving to open jails.’
The Independent, 8th February 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Basic lack of decency’ driving self-harm in women’s prisons, report says – The Guardian
‘Women in prison are resorting to self-harm because of “astonishing gaps” in basic services including strict time limits when contacting their children and bans from using washing machines for dirty underwear, according to a watchdog’s report.’
The Guardian, 5th February 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
In depth: Gauke’s sentencing review – what he should recommend – Law Society’s Gazette
‘David Gauke’s sentencing review must complement Sir Brian Leveson’s review of the courts if the government is going to come up with a holistic prescription for criminal justice.’
Law Society's Gazette, 28th January 2025
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Drill rapper who killed schoolboy Jimmy Mizen recalled to prison – The Independent
‘A drill rapper who killed the schoolboy Jimmy Mizen has been recalled to prison after “shamelessly boasting about his violent crime”, the Probation Office said.’
The Independent, 17th January 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Minister warns prison space may run out despite expansion plans – BBC News
‘The justice secretary has said even under the government’s plans to open 14,000 more prison places, they could still run out of space over the next few years.’
BBC News, 11th December 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court delays ‘driving innocent prisoners to plead guilty’ in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Court backlogs are forcing alleged offenders to spend up to five years in jail awaiting trial and driving innocent people to plead guilty, two prison watchdogs have revealed.’
The Guardian, 9th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Resentencing of prisoners trapped under indefinite jail terms not ‘adequately explored’, committee warns – The Independent
‘The government has been urged to reconsider resentencing thousands of prisoners trapped under abolished indefinite jail terms.’
The Independent, 29th November 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Prisoners denied dignity while receiving NHS care, watchdog finds – The Guardian
‘A female inmate remained handcuffed to a male prison officer while she had a mammogram, in an example of prisoners being denied their dignity while receiving NHS care, a watchdog has revealed.’
The Guardian, 28th November 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Justice Committee Launches New Inquiry Into Rehabilitation And Resettlement – Each Other
‘The Justice Committee has launched its first new inquiry of the Parliament, into reoffending in England and Wales. MPs on the newly appointed cross-party Committee, chaired by Labour MP Andy Slaughter, will examine the levels of reoffending in England and Wales.’
Each Other, 26th November 2024
Source: eachother.org.uk
Public’s understanding of paedophiles has not improved, says charity boss – The Guardian
‘Public understanding of paedophiles has not improved over the past 30 years, according to the founder of the pioneering charity Circles, which offers support to some of society’s most reviled offenders.’
The Guardian, 19th November 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Revealed: Record number of ex-offenders charged with serious new crimes while on probation – The Independent
‘The number of ex-offenders charged with committing serious crimes while on probation has surged by a third to hit a grim new record, the latest figures show.’
The Independent, 17th December 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ex-inmate jailed for prison worker video posting – BBC News
‘A former inmate of Wales’ only privately run jail has been sent to prison after he posted on a Facebook group a video of a staff member restraining a prisoner.’
BBC News, 11th November 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Issues at rat-infested prison laid bare in report – BBC News
‘The full extent of conditions at a rat-infested jail has been revealed in a report that calls for urgent improvements.’
BBC News, 12th November 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gabriel Tan: A confused approach to irrationality: Oakley and Sneddon v Secretary of State for Justice – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘On 28 October 2024, the Court of Appeal handed down its eagerly-awaited judgment in Oakley and Sneddon v Secretary of State for Justice, concerning the proper approach to cases where the Secretary of State rejects advice from the Parole Board to transfer prisoners to open prison conditions.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 4th November 2024
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘He’s been punished enough’: Family’s plea for prisoner who set himself alight under indefinite jail term – The Independent
‘A prisoner who set himself alight in his cell after serving 12 years for stealing a mobile phone under an indefinite jail term is still fighting to be moved to a hospital.’
The Independent, 1st November 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
