Ministry of Justice5 days agoParents could face bigger fines for child's crimes under youth justice shake-upIn the most extreme cases, parents could face jail if they fail to take action to address their child's behaviour.5 days ago13 May 2026Prison radon failings bring censure of jail bossesPrison chiefs are censured after staff and inmates were exposed to unsafe levels of radon gas.13 May 202613 May 2026'Our assault case has been postponed five times'Witness, Iqbal Mohammed, from Birmingham, has described the court system as a 'complete shambles'.13 May 202612 May 2026Serious safeguarding concerns at bail hostelThe hostel has received a rating of 'requires improvement' from HM Inspectorate of Probation.12 May 20265 May 2026Drugs and overcrowding still significant at prisonInspectors say leaders at HMP Leeds have taken concerns 'seriously', but problems remain.5 May 20265 May 2026The volunteers who want to continue working with sex offendersA charity working with sex offenders is concerned about the government's decision to end funding.5 May 20261 May 2026Call for stab vests for every prison officer Claire Lewis wants all prison officers to get body armour, not just those in high-risk facilities. 1 May 202624 Apr 2026'Killing in prison is not difficult' - the rise in cold-blooded attacks behind barsIs a culture of prisoners intimidating inmates into inflicting pain on others too normalised to change?24 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Why UK can block Isle of Man's assisted dying billThe Royal Assent process is not always straightforward, and while rare, can hold up new Manx laws.23 Apr 2026...
