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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 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 [...]
Private Prisons – G4S to Sell Youth Prison Contracts After Scandal and Poor Performance After criticism in Ofsted reports and damning exposure on Panorama, G4S have finally announced their plans [...]
Prison Babies – What Should the UK Do About Babies Behind Bars? According to recently released statistics, 100 babies spent time behind bars last year. Most of the mothers had [...]
Prime Minister Finally Admits UK Prisons Are Failing David Cameron is set to reveal plans for a significant overhaul of the current UK prison system – acknowledging that the current [...]
Suicide in UK Prisons – Why are Numbers Increasing? Mariusz Krezolek, who was serving a life sentence at HMP Full Sutton, was found dead in his cell on January 29th, [...]
Nick Hardwick Stands Down and Says: Prisons Have ‘Got Worse’ Nick Hardwick, chief inspector of prisons, has finally stood down from his position. In a revealing interview, he stated: “the [...]
