In this month’s 40 packed pages we lead with a two-part special on the shocking news that Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, has been told he must use part of his compensation to pay for legal bills, and tens of thousands more to pay for experts who were needed to help prove his innocence – something he describes as a ‘Vindictive’ demand..… plus…

1st June New Policy Framework on Access to Healthcare in Prison & Probation
Prison Ombudsman’s latest confirmed deaths in custody
Full Sutton IMB: Staff shortages continue to impact on prisoner regime
Deerbolt IMB: An establishment in the middle of a profound change of identity
Chelmsford criticised after failing to produce prisoner for sentencing
15th case involving corrupt police officer referred to Court of Appeal
Shoplifting: Sausages fitted with GPS trackers!
‘Get a grip’ says Chief Inspector as prison drug deaths soar
I could tell you some stories…
Spring Hill IMB: First ‘annual report’ in 3 years makes bizarre claims about status
First grooming gang case sent back to the courts by CCRC following Casey report
Scottish Prison Service challenges decision to grant Barlinnie A-listed status
Norwich Prison: Security improved after scale of drug problem revealed
Holme House IMB: Repairs to roofs, CCTV, kitchen and reception must be completed in 2026
Wakefield: Ian Watkins murder trial stopped for legal reasons
PPO extends national pregnant prisoner restraint investigation deadline
Parents could face jail if children repeatedly reoffend
Grendon: IMB ‘annual report’ – its first in three years
Highpoint: ‘Suspicious’ fire, prisoners evacuated, suspect identified
Long Lartin IMB: The cells on four wings still lack running water and in-cell sanitation
Littlehey: The prison that brings focus to an IMB system in crisis
Unconvicted, unsentenced and civil prisoners policy amended
HMPPS responds to the untapped potential of family contact in prisons
What’s on National Prison Radio?
HMPPS rebuked for exposing prisoners to dangerous levels of cancer-causing gas
Research: The connection between adjudications and reoffending
Fine Cell Work receives Royal Warrant
Reception prisons: The deadliest first month
Aylesbury: An improving prison, with the work that always follows
Offending behaviour programmes: The new HMPPS list
Lowdham Grange: Prisoner died due to using Spice
The Healthy Sex Programme: What a new study found
Downview: A positive inspection of a women’s jail, with stubborn problems still in the room
MHI partner with Serco to deliver ground-breaking mental health text service in prisons
Latest: First time entrants into the criminal justice system
Your health is not part of a prison sentence
Justice Minister steps down over Starmer
Spotlight on: HMP/YOI Winchester
Chief Inspector calls for “greater understanding” after attack on probation housing
Moorland: Death to be investigated after mental health concerns raised
New: Civil prisoners policy framework
POA warns of ‘grotesque’ legal battle if it does not restore officers’ right to strike
Judge ruled on ‘thousands’ of cases while in Portugal
Man killed by train after escaping custody van
New remand prisoners policy framework
Boy’s adoption overturned after mum dates prisoner
IMB report published: HMP Kirklevington Grange 2025
New policy framework: Rules at HMPPS
New research supporting ‘care-experienced’ prisoners
Exeter: Prison officer jailed for inappropriate relationship
CCRC refers 7 IPP sentences in 2026
Leeds: Drugs and overcrowding still significant at prison
Deerbolt: Officer who secretly communicated with serving inmate is spared jail
Send: Women’s prison theatre visit gave ‘real insight’
Oakwood Prison has UK record for number of working inmates
Peterborough: Award for fostering positive change in challenging circumstances
IMB report published: HMP Isis 2025 annual report

This and more in our 40 page June 2026 edition…