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‘Wheels are coming off’ miscarriage of justice watchdog, warns legal expert

KC blames deep cuts to justice system for failures at Criminal Cases Review Commission such as Andrew Malkinson scandal

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023

Pain-inducing restraint to be banned in England and Wales children’s prisons

New Ministry of Justice policy says such techniques must only be used in emergency scenarios

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023

Criminals shunning sentencing hearings deemed ‘final insult’ to victims

Killer nurse Lucy Letby has indicated she will not be present when she is handed her prison term for murder.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

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Security firm extends contract for criticised Manston detention centre

MTC signs further deal with Home Office despite warnings asylum seekers may have faced ‘inhuman and degrading treatment’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Senior judge threatens to lock-up defendants for ‘delaying justice’ with late guilty pleas

A senior judge has threatened to lock up defendants for “obstructing justice” if they wait to plead guilty until the start of their trial and leave valuable courtrooms sitting empty, it has emerged.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023

New police guidance on dealing with low-level crimes will aim to keep first-time offenders out of court

A draft code of practice aimed at governing how police respond to low-level offending wil be issued

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

Government to publish police guidance on dealing with low-level crimes

The Ministry of Justice will publish a draft code of practice on Wednesday aimed at governing how police respond to low-level offending.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

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Youth jail shut down over safety fears to be turned into men’s prison

The Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre will be refurbished and reopened in two years.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Televised sentencing at Crown Court could be expanded to more senior judges

A year has passed since the first sentencing remarks were broadcast from the Old Bailey in London.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Scheme to stop people being quizzed by abuser in court failing, lawyers say

Exclusive: Courts in England and Wales unable to attract sufficient numbers of advocates

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023

Sexual violence victims in UK forced to wait years for counselling and support

Availability of therapy and legal help varies hugely across the country, with some having to wait wo and a half years for help

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023

Fury as 'typing error' tells murdered Jimmy Prout's brother his killer could be freed this year

Eddie Proud received a letter mistakenly telling him Ann Corbett's minimum jail term would finish in 2023 instead of 2043

Chronicle Live · Jul 7, 2023

New jail opens with designs to cut crime and boost the local economy

HMP Fosse Way has been heralded as the greenest prison ever.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Murderer claiming wrongful conviction wins legal challenge over jail interview

Mark Alexander was found guilty of killing his father in September 2010.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023

Plan to scrap specialist sex offender teams ‘a danger to public safety’, says probation union

Highly skilled officers in England and Wales to be replaced by less qualified staff under MoJ proposals

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2023

Jail chiefs wants lags freed early amid fears all prisons will be completely full by July

Andrea Albutt, president of the Prison Governors Association, is calling for the Government to 'be brave' and let lags out early. There are only 900 places left in jails across England and Wales

Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2023

Concerns as Greater Manchester probation service has only 'half the officers needed' to keep people safe

'I am concerned with our findings around keeping people safe from potential harm'

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

200 Albanian offenders to be sent home from UK cells in prison transfer scheme

Offenders handed terms of four years or more will return to their native country to serve the remainder, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said.

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The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Murderer claiming wrongful conviction brings legal challenge over jail interview

Mark Alexander took legal action against the Ministry of Justice after his request to be interviewed over the phone by a journalist was rejected.

Wales Online · May 18, 2023

People who encourage self-harm could be jailed for up to five years

Posts would not need to target a specific individual or group to pass as an offence

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Internet users encouraging self-harm to face five years in jail under new plans

The addition to the Online Safety Bill will build on existing laws which make it illegal to promote or assist suicide, the Ministry of Justice said.

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

MoJ and police row on Twitter over pressure on rape victims to hand over therapy notes

Ministry’s tweet appearing to blame police for ‘fishing expedition’ withdrawn after Met deputy complained

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2023

Revealed: almost 1,000 rapes in prisons in England and Wales since 2010

Police data underlines fears for the safety of inmates and staff amid overcrowding and budget cuts as a result of Tory austerity

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

Watchdog bans Tory government from reusing 'racist' advert

THE UK Government has been rapped for “perpetuating a negative ethnic stereotype” after an advert looking for new prison officers featured a…

Manchester Evening News · May 2, 2023

Drug seizures quadruple at Greater Manchester prison

A total of 675 drug seizures took place at HMP Hindley between 2020 and 2023

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