Sunderland Youth Offending Services has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. Read the Full Report and Press Release >> Whoops! You need enhanced membership to access this page – login below or join now https://prisons.org.uk/register/enhanced Username Password * Remember Me Forgot Password
In its 2021-22 annual report the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Bedford highlights the difficulties experienced, with the prison remaining a designated Covid outbreak site through much of autumn/winter 2021, leaving many restrictions in place. Prisoners were locked in their cells for 23 hours a day or longer, with no access to exercise, showers […]
The first public parole hearing in UK history is set to go ahead today (12 December 2022) following reforms to increase transparency and improve victims’ experience of the parole system. new rules allow victims, journalists and public to witness parole hearings for the first time delivers on manifesto pledge to make system more transparent reforms […]
The CCRC looks into criminal cases where people believe they have been wrongly convicted or wrongly sentenced. These cases are for those who have already lost their appeal. If we do find something wrong with a conviction or sentence, we can send the case back to the Court of Appeal. To launch a fresh appeal, […]
A prison chaplain who was accused of having intercourse with a prisoner has died before her court appearance. Susan Bell, 59, who lived in Darlington, County Durham, passed away in June – before she had a chance to enter a plea in court. Bell, who first appeared at Teesside Magistrates’ Court in April this year, was charged with having sexual intercourse with […]
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with two counts of rape. PC Rupert Edwards, attached to the South West Basic Command Unit, was arrested on suspicion of rape on 5 September. The charges relate to alleged offences in Lambeth and Surrey against two women aged in their 20s and 30s. PC Edwards, who […]
Isis is a modern prison in south-east London, with an unstable and challenging population; around 80 new prisoners arrive each month, many of whom are involved at some level with London gangs. On this visit, inspectors were impressed with the governor and her commitment to improvement, but there were some disappointing findings, particularly in the […]
Research – Internet and radicalisation pathways: technological advances, relevance of mental health and role of attackers This report presents findings from a quantitative study exploring the role of the Internet in radicalisation and offending of 437 convicted extremists in England and Wales. Read the Research Report >> Whoops! You need enhanced membership to access this […]
Lisa Arnold, 52, stole £14,000 from evidence store at Dorset Police from 2018 Despite two investigations, Arnold continued stealing blank notes until March Arnold pleaded guilty at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court and faces jail time A police evidence officer who plundered more than £14,000 from evidence stores over four years faces jail after pleading guilty. Lisa […]
A prison officer was kicked to death by a prisoner whilst he was being moved from a cell to a van. Lorraine Barwell, 54, from Romford, Essex, was kicked repeatedly by Humphrey Burke, 28, at Blackfriars Crown Court in June 2015. The first blow knocked the grandmother to her knees and the second fractured her […]
Two HMP Liverpool prison officers have appeared in court over an inmate’s death Anthony Paine, 35, killed himself in his cell at Liverpool prison in 2018. Senior officer Rachael Jameson, 31, of Whiston, has been charged with manslaughter and health and safety failings. Meanwhile, custodial manager Paul Fairhurst, 63, of Chorley, also faces charges of […]
Researchers went on the dark web and tracked down paedophiles who were viewing child sex abuse images online. Under the cover of anonymity the individuals who frequent such websites were enrolled into a study and half were given cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with the others getting a placebo. None of the individuals were women. Over eight weeks […]