The Latest Breaking News from Prison Service

Workmen renovating chainsaw killer Paul Wells' Dublin home find guns hidden in wall

Exclusive - The Irish Mirror has confirmed that a submachine gun and revolver are set to be forensically examined after they were allegedly found hidden in a cavity wall in the former home of Paul Wells in Finglas

Irish Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

Prisoner Ombudsman raises concerns over jail's ability to deal with mental health issues

Daniel McConville, who had issues including ADHD, had been in Maghaberry for 70 days when he was found unresponsive in his cell

Belfast Live · Mar 15, 2023

HMP Aylesbury ‘thrown into chaos’ by MoJ policy change, says watchdog

Prison specialising in people convicted of violent crimes was changed into a category C training prison in October

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

Our 'vulnerable and disabled' son was found dead in Monster Mansion at just 21 - now we want answers

Jeremie Simmons, who was found dead in his cell, was described as vulnerable and mentally ill

Manchester Evening News · Jan 27, 2023

Youth jail where kids carry knives has highest staff sickness rates in England

MoJ Figures show 18.5% of officers were off sick on September 20 in one youth jail where youth inmates carry weapons because they say staff can't keep them safe

Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

Three female officers from same prison jailed over sexual affairs with inmates

Emily Watson, Ayshea Gunn and Jennifer Gavan who all worked at HMP Berwyn near Wrexham have been jailed for sending explicit images, having intercourse in cells and exchanging intimate phone calls with inmates.

Daily Record · Jan 7, 2023

Three female guards from same prison jailed for having affairs with inmates

Staff at the jail have now been given anti-corruption training after the string of scandals

Liverpool Echo · Jan 7, 2023

Staff at Welsh prison given anti-corruption training after three guards have affairs with inmates

The Prison Service said it will not hesitate to punish those who break the rules

Wales Online · Jan 5, 2023

The number of Irish prisoners getting temporary release for Christmas is set to double - with 129 getting out for "a few hours" or "up to seven nights"

The Prison Service said: “The overriding concern when considering the applications is the safety of the public"

Irish Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

Palestinians call for strike after prisoner dies of cancer

Palestinian factions are calling for a general strike in the occupied West Bank and urging Palestinians to confront Israeli troops after a Palestinian prisoner died of lung cancer

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022