Bristol Prison is taking bold action to crack down on the illegal use of mobile phones among inmates. All cells will soon be fitted with phones – a move designed [...]
The conviction of a prisoner who was caught with three mobile phones highlights the need for safe, secure phone access for inmates. The government has pledged to crack down on [...]
A former prison officer has revealed how he ended up in jail for delivering mobile phones to inmates. James Almond was paid £500 for each phone he smuggled into HMP [...]
Inmates at a Staffordshire prison are living in “squalid” conditions, according to a new report. The assessment of HM Prison Swinfen Hall is the latest in a series of damning [...]
It’s hoped the opening of Britain’s first ‘super prison’ will reduce overcrowding and increase the number of inmates in acceptable accommodation. HMP Berwyn, in Wrexham, Wales, cost £250 million [...]
Violence, staff shortages, hooch and drugs are serious problems at HMP Exeter, according to a new report. HM Inspectorate of Prisons said drugs and other contraband was thrown over the [...]
