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Mistakes happen all the time amid jails chaos, warns chief inspector of prisons

SPECIAL REPORT : The ageing prison estate is in a dire condition after years of neglect, but the cost of outsourcing basic repairs is spiralling out of control, with shower upgrades in one prison set to cost taxpayers £7.8m, Amy-Clare Martin reports

All too often, families put their trust in a loved one with power of attorney. They believe that, because they are family, they will always act in their best interest. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Here are six examples of when a power of attorney was used against…

Justice secretary ‘determined to keep prison staff safe’ as rates of assaults on officers reached record levels last year

You trust a family member with power of attorney, expecting care and good judgment. But sometimes “helpful” turns into “harmful” when that trusted person puts themselves first—not the one they’re supposed to serve. In these seven examples of power of attorney abuse, we’ll see how relatives crossed the line and…

Power of Attorney (POA) is meant to protect loved ones when they can no longer make decisions for themselves. But in the hands of the wrong family member, it becomes a tool for exploitation. With access to bank accounts, property, and personal information, those granted POA can easily drain an…

Choosing a power of attorney (POA) is one of the most important legal decisions you’ll ever make. This person has the authority to handle your finances, make healthcare decisions, and act on your behalf if you’re unable to. It’s a role built on trust, but sometimes, that trust is broken…

The Government has accepted a proposal in the independent sentencing review to explore further use of medication.

A prison officers’ union has called for urgent action after attacks at two jails left prison officers injured.