Prisons22 hrs ago'Progress undermined' at prison as issues persistThe independent monitoring board for Cookham Wood in Rochester says it has 'considerable potential'.22 hrs ago1 day agoTherapy dogs make a difference for patientsVolunteers take their dogs to help improve the mood of both patients and staff at Jersey hospital.1 day ago3 days agoAbout 700 prisoners to be freed on 1 October under revised early release plansThe new plan shows Andy Burnham's government kept the promised original schedule of how and when offenders will leave jail.3 days ago3 days agoCafe serving up second chances says it curbs reoffendingFounder Fiona Sample says fewer ex-prisoners they have employed have reoffended compared to national figures.3 days ago3 days agoSpaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources sayJails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release scheme to free inmates.3 days ago4 days agoPolice 'grateful' over PC Harper killers' jail termsAndy Burnham announced at the weekend that anyone convicted of manslaughter will remain in jail.4 days ago4 days agoDrug dealer 'earning £500k' from prison cellJohnpaul Digweed was involved in organising drone deliveries of drugs, into HMP Garth, a report says.4 days ago4 days agoVictims 'desperate' for details on early prison release scheme, commissioner saysThe Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales says victims are desperate for more detail on how the early release scheme will affect them.4 days ago4 days agoGovernment wants to 'get out of prison crisis doom loop'The justice secretary says the early release of prisoners is part of a bigger plan to reform the prison service.4 days ago...
