Prisons2 days agoPrison violence, drugs and self-harm rates 'still too high'A review by prison inspectors followed a damning inspection of Liverpool's HMP Altcourse last year. 2 days ago6 days agoGuernsey prison governor John De Carteret retiringHe stepped aside from his job in April as part of an investigation into his conduct.6 days ago7 days agoWait time for High Court trials set to triple by 2028The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) forecasts that the average wait will increase from 50 weeks to 135 weeks7 days ago7 days agoMale prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spacesMale prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March7 days ago8 days agoSpared execution eight times, oldest inmate in US dies at 101Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated. 8 days ago19 Aug 2026Prison nurse struck off over smuggling drugs into jailThe Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) heard Keira Burton had been jailed over drugs taken into HMP Preston.19 Aug 202619 Aug 2026Social enterprise's 'most ambitious venue to date'Day Release in Milton Park will see a cafe, bar and pizza kitchen at its science park location.19 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Mum's plea to end jail terms with no end date after son dies in prisonTheresa Mcrae, from Southampton, is demanding immediate action to end "torturous" indefinite prison terms.18 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Ex-workers tell of 'chaotic atmosphere' at new £400m prisonFormer workers have described a "chaotic atmosphere" of under-staffing and inadequate training.18 Aug 2026...
