The Latest Breaking News from Prison Service

Prisoner calls to Samaritans helpline increased by 60% during pandemic

Calls to the charity’s dedicated prison line rose from 266,076 in 2019 to 424,509 in 2021, according to data obtained by the PA news agency.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

Julian Assange marries Stella Moris in London prison ceremony

WikiLeaks founder granted permission to wed partner, who fought back tears outside the prison, saying ‘What we’re going through is inhuman’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2022

Julian Assange gets married inside high-security prison to long-term partner Stella Moris

The Wikileaks founder met Stella Moris when she was part of his legal team durinmg his seven-year stay at the Ecuadorian embassy in London following the release of thousands of documents

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2022

Major challenges for justice with proposed budget cuts, Long warns

Justice Minister Naomi Long said that a potential 2% cut to her budget would have an impact on the PSNI and Prison Service.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

Jail bosses free 500 prisoners by accident and are 'putting the public at risk'

A total of 505 criminals, including at least one murderer, sexual offenders and other violent lags, have been put back on the streets

Daily Mirror · Dec 28, 2015