The Latest Breaking News from Ministry of Justice

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver faces having two 'mega jails' built near his picturesque home in Essex - and locals are up in arms about it

Labour MP for Nottingham South Lilian Greenwood said she is now seeking an "urgent meeting" with the Ministry of Justice to raise her concerns about how the case concerning one of her constituents has been handled.

The long-awaited anti-torture law is set to take effect next month. However, the Royal Thai Police is requesting a delay in its enforcement, citing a lack of readiness. The government must reject this request as it is a last-ditch effort to preserve the police's often violent interrogation tactics and culture…

Growing number of offenders on remand in England and Wales not offered support before being freed, prisons inspector says

Every six days someone is killed by an offender on probation and criminals on licence killed a total of 599 people in the last decade- our criminal justice system is in crisis, so when will the Government address these deadly failings?

Ishuba Salmon's fight for freedom has sparked a campaign and petition, and has reignited the debate surrounding imprisonment for public protection sentences

Exclusive: Nathan Forrest, 36, died from a drug overdose just a day after being recalled to prison

TikTok videos showed a masked man in prison overalls rapping while posing with guns and designer watches

One video showed masked men in blood-stained white overalls wielding hammers