Christmas is a time for unusual traditions. A jolly fat man brings presents down chimneys, families pull crackers containing ...

The Governor of Lindholme prison in South Yorkshire has been removed from his post after a film emerged which reportedly ...

A study published by the Scottish Government has found that women detained at two new Community Custody Units (CCUs) are not ...

A prison director has described at an inquest an “extraordinary” culture of “staff not caring” at HMP Lowdham Grange when an ...

The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Manchester has failed to produce its required annual report, assessing the ...

An inquest jury has concluded that a prisoner’s indefinite sentence “was likely the most significant factor contributing to ...

An unannounced inspection at HMP Doncaster identified a number of problems – including drugs, overcrowding, and a lack of ...

Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced to the House of Commons that he plans to introduce whole life jail sentences for ...

Inspectors have said health services at HMP Peterborough have improved since concerns were raised last year.  In October 2024 ...

Three men accused of murdering prisoner Kyle Bevan at HMP Wakefield on 5 November 2024 have all pleaded not guilty in court. ...

If you’re facing a drug charge, especially one involving money or financial dealings, a forensic accountant could make all ...

Two more female staff working in English prisons have appeared in court in separate cases, charged with misconduct in public ...