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Government had ‘no choice’ over emergency prison measures, says minister

The Government had “no choice” but to put in place emergency measures for prison overcrowding, a minister has said. Lord James Timpson, minister for prisons, probation and reducing reoffending, said the previous government ran prisons “so hot for so ...

08 Oct 2024 at 14:47

Controlling or coercive behaviour now on a par with other domestic abuse crimes

Coercive or controlling behaviour has been placed “on a par” with other domestic abuse offences as part of a new law aiming to tackle the issue. Abusers who are convicted of such behaviour and sentenced to 12 months or longer in jail will be ...

03 Feb 2025 at 14:04

Prison with ‘squalid’ cells to receive urgent improvements, minister announces

Urgent improvements are to take place at a prison where “endemic” drug use and increasing violence was found by inspectors, a Government minister has said. Staff training and the refurbishment of cells in “squalid” conditions are among the ...

30 Sept 2024 at 16:47

GPS tagging of criminals led to drop in reoffending rate, study suggests

GPS tagging of criminals leaving prison has led to a drop in the rate of reoffending, according to a study. A Ministry of Justice pilot scheme, which targeted male offenders who committed burglary, theft and robbery, suggested that ...

28 Aug 2025 at 17:17

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