HMP Pentonville One of the UK’s more sizeable prisons, HMP Pentonville accommodates up to 1310 category B / C inmates. It’s one of London’s most well-known prisons – not least [...]
HMP Dartmoor Few UK prisons enjoy the reputation of HMP Dartmoor. Situated in an isolated position in the middle of the moors, the dramatic granite building is one of [...]
HMP Strangeways If you ever examine the Manchester skyline, one of the first features you’ll notice is the imposing 234 ft high chimney of Strangeways Prison. Originally opened in 1868, [...]
HMP Holloway HMP Holloway, one of the UK’s most notorious female-only prisons, is set to close this year, after being in operation for over 160 years. Ironically, just months ahead [...]
How Can We Break the Cycle of Reoffending in UK Prisons? The UK prison system is under considerable pressure at present – and one aspect which is of particular concern [...]
Gove’s Reform – and the Lingering Effects of Grayling on the Prison System Michael Gove was appointed Minister for Justice in May 2015. Initially, press coverage was sceptical about his [...]
