Ministry of Justice1 day agoGrandma calls for end of early jail release schemeJoy Dove's grandson Lewis Bell was killed by a man released from prison hours before.1 day ago8 days agoEarly release scheme prisoner jailed days after leavingMichael Bogle had said outside prison last week that "people like me" should not be jailed "for a long time".8 days ago8 days agoBlock for 250 inmates built at HMP ElmleyThe first of 247 inmates are expected to arrive in the coming weeks.8 days ago8 Oct 2026'My daughter was stabbed multiple times by boy who was allowed to walk free from court'The boy, 14, repeatedly stabbed the girl after walking for three hours to find her.8 Oct 20264 Oct 2026Survivors fear being hurt by abusers released early from prisonOne survivor says she almost hopes her abusive ex-partner reoffends to prove the scheme to ease prison overcrowding is "wrong".4 Oct 20263 Oct 2026Behind bars: Drugs and illegally-brewed alcoholDrug seizures at a prison more than double, as staff continue to battle "widespread" substance abuse.3 Oct 20262 Oct 2026Keeping prison closed 'crazy', says Tory deputyAlex Burghart says re-opening the jail, which was closed in 2024, would free up hundreds of places.2 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release schemeAround 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.1 Oct 20261 Oct 2026'My abuser could be released early - it's sheer terror'Domestic violence victim warns politicians need to stop release policy before a death happens.1 Oct 2026...
