1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (592+ words) There are many things wrong in this country, and of course I write about those that worry me within the criminal justice system. I always find plenty of options. Yet sometimes I stop and think how much worse it would…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (1189+ words) A unique hostel in Southampton provides a home for women leaving prison and those convicted of low-level offences who might otherwise end up in custody Hope is an elusive word in our criminal justice system. Could anywhere justify taking the…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (420+ words) A major Muslim organisation has warned that Muslims are three times overrepresented in the prison population " and called for "urgent responses" from the Muslim community. An analysis of official data published by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) shows that…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (382+ words) Inside Time HSE issues Crown Censure to HMPPS for radon failures at Dartmoor Following a major investigation into radon at HMP Dartmoor, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a Crown Censorship to HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (397+ words) Mental Health Awareness Week 11-17 May" Prison can be hard. It can feel lonely and confusing. You are not alone. Peer support can help. Peer support means talking to someone who has been through similar things as you. In prison, peer…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (56+ words) HM Inspectorate of Probation has published three reports on Approved Premises that found mixed progress." Pennywell House in Sunderland was rated "good. Martin Jones, HM Chief Inspector of Probation, said inspectors found a committed and capable staff team providing a…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (334+ words) HM Inspectorate of Probation has published three reports on Approved Premises that found mixed progress. Pennywell House in Sunderland was rated "good. Martin Jones, HM Chief Inspector of Probation, said inspectors found a committed and capable staff team providing a…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (141+ words) Inside Time Arson suspected in Highpoint prison fire A fire in HMP Highpoint that required attendance by 17 fire appliances is now being considered as potentially arson. Suffolk Police say a suspect has been identified, who is to be interviewed under…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (259+ words) The Chief Inspector of Probation has demanded improvements in provision in the Yorkshire and Humber region of the probation service, whilst criticising agencies in the East Midlands for failing to provide timely information. In both regions he found cause for…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (1224+ words) Inside Time A room with a collective view on Joint Enterprise I know how fortunate I am to have a job writing for Inside Time. I meet some remarkable people, and learn so much by attending meetings and listening to…...