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Barlinnie governor says overcrowding is creating tension at Glasgow prison
Michael Stoney said overcrowding limits showers, time out of cell and access to education at HMP Barlinnie, and that the new HMP Glasgow is essential.
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Prisoner who stabbed fellow inmate in the head with a pen gets 24 weeks
A 45-year-old serving an IPP sentence admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Magistrates ordered the term to run alongside the sentence he is already serving.
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Children in custody fear violence and few would report bullying, inspectors find
A review by HM Inspectorate of Prisons found outcomes remained unacceptable in most youth custody establishments, with Parc YOI the notable exception.
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Inspectors give largely positive verdict on Scotland’s court custody units
Six reports by HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland found staff treated people with dignity, but raised concerns about ageing buildings, accessibility and unnecessary journeys.
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Vetting delays are weakening probation’s public protection work, inspectors warn
A national review covering all 12 probation regions found that slow vetting, staff shortages and poor information-sharing meant chances to manage risk were too often missed.
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Three jailed over plot to fly drugs into HMP Manchester by drone
Police stopped a van carrying a large drone less than a mile from the prison, uncovering a conspiracy that involved people both inside and outside the jail.
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Minister says parents of young offenders could face prison in extreme cases
Youth Justice Minister Jake Richards said stronger Parenting Orders could carry custodial sentences or benefit cuts, but campaigners warned that jailing parents would not help children.
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Tinsley House IRC: health care and conditions worsen as respect grade falls
Inspectors found the Gatwick immigration removal centre reasonably safe, but cut its respect grade after health care deteriorated, toilets and showers fell into an unacceptable state and children arrived wrongly treated as adults.
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Haverigg staff missed suicide risk signs before release-day death, ombudsman finds
The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman said there was enough evidence for staff to consider suicide and self-harm monitoring for Nigel Keenan in the weeks before he died.
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Catherine Atkinson wins election to chair the Justice Select Committee
The Labour MP for Derby North took more than half of the first-preference votes, giving her a key role in scrutinising the Government’s record on prisons and probation.