Prison reform2 days agoVictim support charity: Early release risks 're-traumatising' survivorsKatie Kempen, chief executive at Victim Support, spoke to BBC Breakfast as the early release scheme begins.2 days ago2 days agoHow the new prison release scheme will work - and number of inmates to be freedHundreds of eligible offenders will leave jails in England and Wales on 1 October, under the government's early prison release plan. 2 days ago13 Sept 2026'I lied about being in prison - there was so much shame'Pratik Doshi opens up about his journey from being convicted to advocating for prison reform.13 Sept 20262 Sept 2026About 700 prisoners to be freed on 1 October under revised early release plansThe new plan shows Andy Burnham's government kept the promised original schedule of how and when offenders will leave jail.2 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources sayJails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release scheme to free inmates.1 Sept 202630 Aug 2026Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBCPM Andy Burnham on Sunday announced changes to the next early release scheme - scheduled to start in October - which mean PC Harper's killers will stay in jail.30 Aug 202623 Aug 2026Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in OctoberSerious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.23 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Child abuser must never be freed early, victim says28 Jul 20269 Jul 2026'HMP Pentonville handed my son a death sentence'Gareth Chumber-Kelly died by suicide at HMP Pentonville just four days after arriving. Now, his mother wants the prison closed down.9 Jul 2026...
