Ministers consider fast-track deportation for foreign criminals
Nov 14, 2024 · Foreign nationals convicted of crimes in the UK could be deported to their homelands without spending time in a British prison, under a Government proposal to tackle the capacity crisis in jails. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood raised the idea in the House of Commons on 5 November, telling MPs: “Personally, I am of the view…
Fewer than 500 prison places created in 14 years
Nov 8, 2024 · During the 14 years the Conservatives were in power, from 2010 to 2024, there was a net increase of only 482 prison places in England and Wales, according to figures published by the Ministry of Justice. Over the period, 14,142 new places were created – with 9,058 coming from new prisons and 5,084 coming from…
IPP licence reform kicks in – insidetime & insideinformation
Oct 1, 2024 · A change in the law to help people on endless Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences to move on with their lives will start to take effect next month. The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, passed by Parliament in May, includes major reforms to the way IPP licences can be terminated. However, these cannot take…
IPP licence reform takes effect in November – insidetime ...
Sep 11, 2024 · A change in the law which will help people on Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences to move on with their lives will take effect in November. The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 was passed by Parliament in May, days after the general election was called. It includes major reforms to the way IPP licences…
COPD Awareness Month: – insidetime & insideinformation
Nov 11, 2024 · Understanding and Managing COPD in Prison November is COPD Awareness Month, a month to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. COPD is a serious lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe, and it’s especially important to talk about it in places where people are…
Frank speaking about crime – insidetime & insideinformation
Nov 11, 2024 · Ex-prisoner Frank Stedman on the drugs trade, bereavement behind bars … and appearing on a Channel 4 reality show Frank Stedman is not really what most people would think of as a ‘hardened criminal’ and ex-convict. Though he has served a nine-year sentence for involvement in supplying drugs and money laundering, and spent time in…
Poverty and crime – insidetime & insideinformation
Mar 31, 2023 · Poverty and crime have a complex and often contentious relationship. Though it is increasingly accepted that poverty does not cause crime, there is still much evidence linking the two. The cost of being unable to afford necessities, combined with the lack of opportunity for social and economic advancement, creates a breeding ground for criminal activity.…
A glimpse inside Fosse Way – insidetime & insideinformation
Jun 2, 2024 · England’s newest prison, HMP Fosse Way, has been open for a year. To mark its anniversary, photographer Andy Aitchison was given full access – and the prison’s Director, Wyn Jones, talked us through its progress and future plans First some background. Fosse Way is a category C prison near Leicester, preparing men for release. Managed…
Dramatic intervention – insidetime & insideinformation
Nov 4, 2024 · Theatre and film projects help prisoners to learn and tell their stories Drama in prison has existed for a long time. Theatre has been recognised as a therapeutic tool for people suffering from every kind of mental and physical disability. But that doesn’t mean it is as widely present as it should be. Two charities,…
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