Criminal justice system1 day agoJustice minister says lessons must be learned from on-the-run killer caseNaomi Long publishes the terms of reference for an independent review into the circumstances relating to the compassionate temporary release of Gary Anderson.1 day ago1 day agoHundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release schemeAround 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.1 day ago1 day 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.1 day ago1 day agoDomestic abuse victim's 'panic' as attacker could be freed from jail early1 day 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 ago5 days agoLongest serving magistrate retires after 49 yearsBrian Goodhead was appointed nearly half a century ago as England's youngest magistrate when he was 25.5 days ago24 Sept 2026Watchdog 'astounded' by prison education cutsVocational courses that improve prisoners' future job prospects have been dropped, a report says.24 Sept 202624 Sept 2026New forensic nurses to help victims of rape and sexual assaultUntil now, only doctors could carry out medical examinations to gather evidence.24 Sept 202624 Sept 2026Prison staff told not to use inadequate cells as overcrowding worsens Workers tell BBC they are increasingly having to put two inmates in single occupancy cells because of overcrowding.24 Sept 2026...
