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Lee Child meets prisoners at HMP Doncaster to promote literacy scheme
The Jack Reacher author visited men taking part in the Prisons Literacy Project, which he funds and which could expand to 20 more jails with government backing.
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CCRC refers 2002 murder conviction to Court of Appeal over manslaughter verdict
The Criminal Cases Review Commission says a 2006 House of Lords ruling on alternative verdicts raises a real possibility that the murder conviction is unsafe.
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Ombudsman criticises care at three prisons in reports on deaths in custody
Reports published in December found failings in the treatment of men at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, HMP Northumberland and HMP Winchester before their deaths in 2022.
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Three prison staff cases come to light as 405 staff dismissed in a year
Ministry of Justice figures show 1,286 prison and probation staff faced conduct and disciplinary action in a year, as two former officers were sentenced and a Guernsey prison worker was arrested.
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Polmont prisoners make Christmas gifts for rescue dogs in Edinburgh
People in custody at HMP/YOI Polmont crafted tug toys and treat bags for dogs at the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home through the Paws for Progress programme.
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Derwentside IRC rated good on all four tests by inspectors
The women's immigration removal centre in County Durham won praise for its culture, health care and activities, but inspectors warned that a shortage of female staff needed urgent attention.
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Former prisoner wins ruling after jail recorded calls with his solicitor
The Investigatory Powers Commissioner has found a serious error after a clerk at HMP Altcourse logged a law firm's number as "in-laws", leading to the recording of nine hours of legal calls.
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UN experts voice ‘grave concern’ over Palestine Action hunger strikers
A panel of United Nations experts has warned that the treatment of remand prisoners refusing food raises questions about whether the UK is meeting its human rights obligations.
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Prison governors’ leader warns drones could airlift prisoners out of jails
Tom Wheatley says farm drones able to carry 100kg already exist, while the Chief Inspector of Prisons says ministers have reacted too slowly to the drone threat.
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Prisons abroad: Australian officers strike, Bangkok raid and bedsheet escapes
Prison officers in South Australia walked out over pay, Thailand opened a corruption inquiry after a raid on a Bangkok jail, and prisoners in France and Italy escaped down knotted sheets.