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Styal prison officer had sex with woman the day after her release
A male officer at HMP Styal who met a woman at a hotel the day after she left the prison has received a suspended sentence for misconduct in a public office.
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Prisoner given community order for sexually assaulting worker at HMP Maidstone
A man serving a sentence for drug offences touched a woman worker's inner thigh inside HMP Maidstone in April 2024. Magistrates imposed a community order and sex offender notification requirements.
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HMP Moorland administrator jailed for passing on confidential prisoner details
A prison administrator who shared information about a man who later absconded has received 21 months for misconduct in a public office, though the court heard of no evidence it helped him escape.
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HMP Millsike officer receives suspended sentence over relationship with prisoner
A 42-year-old prison custody officer admitted misconduct in public office after monitoring of a prisoner’s emails revealed intimate pictures she had sent him.
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Prison and probation staff with military backgrounds honoured on Armed Forces Day
HM Prison and Probation Service is highlighting the contribution of veterans in its workforce, including former soldiers now working at HMP Feltham and HMP Lowdham Grange.
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Low Moss officer behind prison radio station proud of Butler Trust award
Lauren Brogan set up K.C.L. Radio at the Glasgow jail with prisoners and Fife College, and was among nine winners of this year’s Butler Trust awards.
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Former Deerbolt officer spared jail over relationship with prisoner
A woman who worked as an officer at HMP Deerbolt received a suspended sentence after admitting a relationship with a prisoner who kept an illicit phone in his cell.
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Prisoner and officer from Wandsworth cell video speak out about jail discipline
The prisoner filmed having sex with an officer at HMP Wandsworth in 2024 says prisoners now run jails. The Ministry of Justice said the vast majority of staff are dedicated professionals.
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Almost half of prison teachers at risk of depression, survey finds
Research commissioned by the University and College Union found high stress among prison educators, driven by drugs, disrupted classes, racism and isolation.
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Tribunal rules three HMP Edinburgh instructors were unfairly dismissed
Employment judges found a “fundamentally flawed” investigation into a prisoner’s assault claims led to the sacking of three physical training instructors, who will now receive compensation.