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Covid-19

Extent of big January Covid-19 outbreak in Laois prison revealed

Some 20% of Ireland's biggest jail in Portlaoise contracted Covid-19 in January according to figures from the Irish Prison Service (IPS). While the IPS says the Midlands Prison outbreak is under control, the service continues to warn about the ...

07 Feb 2022 at 23:33

Scotland

Tories to demand change to ‘soft-touch’ justice approach

The Scottish Government is to be urged to change its “soft-touch” approach to justice in a debate led by the Scottish Tories. The party will lead the discussion on Wednesday, in which it will call on the Government to adapt its strategy and ...

10 May 2022 at 01:25

Crime & Courts

Irish Prison Service opens new horse centre for prisoners

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee has officially opened the new “Horses of Hope” Equine Centre at Castlerea Prison. The Department of Justice says the new equine centre has been developed on grounds adjacent to Castlerea Prison and ...

21 Apr 2022 at 09:33

Scotland

Tories hit out at rule allowing nearly 600 prisoners to vote in local elections

The Scottish Conservatives have called for prisoners to be prevented from casting a vote in elections in order to “respect the experiences of victims”. Some 578 convicted prisoners will be able to vote in the local government elections ...

24 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Local News

Progress on prison redevelopment to 'step forward' in the coming weeks

The redevelopment of a County Derry prison is set to make significant progress over the next month. Independent Assembly Election candidate Claire Sugden has welcomed confirmation that the redevelopment of Magilligan Prison will take ...

14 Apr 2022 at 17:33

Local News

31 cases of Covid confirmed in Portlaoise Prison in March

Portlaoise Prison had 31 confirmed Covid cases this month, according to the Irish Prison Service. An IPS spokesman said the nearby Midlands Prison has not had any cases during the same time. The prison service is now facing “an ...

23 Mar 2022 at 13:33

Northern Ireland

Some court custody areas not fit for purpose, report finds

Custody areas in some courthouses in Northern Ireland are not fit for purpose, a new report has found. The report by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) identified that while there had been significant ...

23 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Case for reforming parole system ‘clear and made out’ – Raab

The Justice Secretary has vowed to “enforce public safety” as he set out plans to overhaul the parole system. Dominic Raab said the case for reform of the process is “clear and made out” as he proposed to take back ...

30 Mar 2022 at 15:55

Dominic Raab pledges to contest decision to free Baby P’s mother from jail

The Justice Secretary said he plans to appeal against the Parole Board decision which recommends the mother of Baby P, who died after months of abuse, should be freed from jail. Dominic Raab made the announcement ...

30 Mar 2022 at 15:25

Parole Board rules Baby P’s mother should be freed from jail

The mother of Baby P, who died after months of abuse, could be freed from prison after the Parole Board decided she should be released. Tracey Connelly was jailed at the Old Bailey in 2009 for causing or ...

30 Mar 2022 at 13:25

Decision due on Government bid to keep Baby P’s mother behind bars

Parole Board judges could rule within days on a Government bid to keep the mother of Baby P, who died after months of abuse, behind bars. Justice Secretary Dominic Raab pledged in March to appeal ...

03 May 2022 at 14:55

Crime & Courts

Prison Officers - "The Forgotten Front Line Service"

On behalf of the National Executive Council of the Prison Officers Association it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to this year’s Annual Delegate Conference here in the Radisson Hotel, ...

30 Apr 2022 at 22:33

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