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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 22h

'Levels of #violence at high security #prison #HMP #Wakefield had increased, and many #prisoners did not feel safe.' @HMIPrisons

Reports published 29 September – HM Inspectorate of Prisons

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 1d

Don't miss this 'darkly #funny' #play , following the daily lives of three #aging #prisoners:

Lifers - Southwark Playhouse Borough

Inside the walls of HMP Drummond, what begins as a duty of care becomes an unexpected friendship, exposing the cracks in a system built to punish.

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 2d

@TheHowardLeague explores how changes in the #Sentencing Bill - including more #earlyreleases and electronic #tagging - will impact the #probation service. #criminaljustice #prisons #prisoners

SPOTLIGHTS: Probation under pressure

The 13th event in the Howard League for Penal Reform's 'Spotlights' series, which lifts the lid on the prison system in England and Wales. Proposals in the government's Sentencing Bill could result…

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 3d

44% of #prisoners felt unsafe at the time of #HMP #Pentonville 's recent #inspection, with #drugs driving high levels of #violence. @HMIPrisons #london #prisons

Comprehensive failures creating chaos, violence and fear at HMP Pentonville – HM Inspectorate of Prisons

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations to Tap Social Movement for their national coverage, showcasing how they help #prison leavers to secure #hospitality #jobs.

Oxford brewery helps cut reoffending rates by training jail-leavers to make ale

Social movement is a potential tool in solving UK prison crisis by helping ex-convicts learn new skills and readjust

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 5d

A huge thank you to Tap Social Movement, Finding Rhythms , 2 Make It and Glasshouse for their outstanding contributions to our recent event on rehabilitation - we really appreciate it.

Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 16d

#Prisons across #England and #Wales will cut spending on #education courses by up to 50% - despite governmental promises to improve 'access to #learning'. @guardian #education #rehabilitation #prisoners

Prisons in England and Wales to cut spending on education courses by up to 50%

Move comes despite election manifesto promises from Keir Starmer to improve ‘access to learning’

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 17d

#IPP #prisoner Leroy Douglas was handed a minimum sentence of two-and-a-half years in 2005, but still remains in #prison 20 years later. @BBCNews #prisoners

Cardiff man still in prison 20 years after stealing mobile phone

Leroy Douglas' dad says his son is effectively serving a "life sentence" after being handed an IPP.

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 18d

We are hugely grateful to The Tudwick Foundation who have come onboard as a #supporter of our #legal #outreach work with #ill, #older and #disabled prisoners in #Essex .

Thank you so much.

Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 19d

There's still time to sign up to our panel event in October, featuring Tap Social Movement, 2 Make It , The Glasshouse and Finding Rhythms.

Email [email protected] to reserve your free place.

Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 20d

Work is underway on a 500-place #expansion of #HMP Channings Wood, to be completed by the end of #2027. #prisons #prisoners #devon

HMP Channings Wood to grow by 500 places

The Ministry of Justice has announced that work is underway on a 500-place expansion of HMP Channings Wood. Two new houseblocks have been started (pictured), and are anticipated to be completed by …

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 21d

HM Chief Inspector of #Probation warns that #IPP #sentences could still exist in 20 years’ time at the present rate of progress. #prisons #prisoners

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Chief Inspector of Probation warns that IPP could still exist 20 years from now

Martin Jones, HM Chief Inspector of Probation, has told the Independent newspaper that at the present rate of progress there could still be people in prison on IPP (Imprisonment for Public Protecti…

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 22d

Severely unwell #prisoners at #HMP 's Downview and Oakwood experience 'unacceptable delays' in receiving rightful #mentalhealthcare. #mentalhealth #london #staffordshire

Watchdogs warn of unacceptable delays for mentally unwell prisoners

Annual reports from the Independent Monitoring Boards (IMBs) at two English prisons have expressed concern about “unacceptable delays” for severely mentally unwell prisoners being transferred to me…

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 23d

A new #report describes #HMP Swinfen Hall as ' fundamentally unsafe' with incidents of #violence worsening. #staffordshire #prisons

Young Adults in Custody- Yet Another Challenge for Prisons

Failings in secure institutions for children are all too familiar, but a report out today paints an equally disturbing picture of life i...

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 24d

Wednesday - Emma King explores the challenges #prisoners with #allergies face in accessing appropriate #food - and its impact on their #health.

Food allergies in prisons: a hidden health risk – HM Inspectorate of Prisons

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 25d

#Tonight at 8pm, hear how #prison #inspectors assess HMP #Onley - including their interactions with serving #prisoners and #staff.

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BBC Radio 4 - File on 4 Investigates, A Prison Inspector Calls

A unique insight into the many problems facing our prison system.

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 25d

PAS is deeply saddened to learn of the recent death of Professor Conor Gearty, described as 'a towering figure in the field of human rights'.

Conor delivered PAS' 2017 Annual Lecture and was a staunch supporter of our work, for which we will always remain most grateful.

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 26d

See here Prison Reform Trust's #briefing ahead of tomorrow's second #debate on the #SentencingBill.

PRT briefing on the Sentencing Bill | Prison Reform Trust

Read our briefing on the Sentencing Bill, outlining key reforms, concerns, and the action needed to reduce prison overcrowding

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 28d

#HMP Lewes experiencing 'significant #operational challenges' with 65% of #prisoners on #remand or #unsentenced and 85% resident for less than six months. @HMIPrisons #sussex

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 29d

Paula Harriot, Chief Executive of Unlock, discusses the difficulties she faced in finding #employment following her release from #prison.

Paula Harriott - 'Having a criminal record casts a long shadow over your life'.

Paula Harriott is the CEO of Unlock, an independent charity based in the UK that campaigns for the equality of reformed offenders. We discussed the difficulties prisoners have in finding employment…

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · 29d

Standards in #safety and purposeful activity at #HMP Wormwood Scrubs have dropped since the last #inspection. @HMIPrisons #london #prisons #prisoners

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · Sep 11

Former #prisoner Hilary Ineomo-Marcus hears powerful, first-hand experiences of #restorativejustice from #victims and perpetrators of #crime.

Archive on 4 - Damage and Repair - BBC Sounds

Hilary Ineomo-Marcus hears powerful stories of restorative justice in the UK.

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · Sep 10

#IPP #prisoner Keith Gadd committed #suicide at HMP #Bristol, having already served five times the length of his #sentence.

Prisoner took his own life having been denied move to open conditions

The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Adrian Usher has just issued two reports into deaths in prisons, the first in Bristol, the second in Guys Marsh. 60-year-old Keith Gadd, serving an IPP (imprison…

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · Sep 9

Prison Reform Trust 's new #report explores the specific needs of #prison leavers released after serving long-term #sentences. #rehabilitation

Release from long-term imprisonment | Prison Reform Trust

This report, written by Dr Ailie Rennie, in partnership with PRT’s Building Futures programme, outlines the complex process of re-entry in the community after a long-term prison sentence.

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Prisoners' Advice Service @prisonersadvice.bsky.social · Sep 8

David Lammy has now become #Justice Secretary, as well as Deputy Prime Minister. @RussellWebster #criminaljustice #prisons #prisoners

The new Justice Ministerial line-up - Russell Webster

MoJ Ministerial Team updated 7 September 2025

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