Prison reform9 hrs agoAbout 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.9 hrs ago1 day agoSpaces 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 day ago3 days agoPrisoners 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.3 days ago23 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 202628 May 2026Prisoners trained in roadwork skills to improve job prospectsPrisoners in Scotland will be trained in roadwork skills to improve their job prospects after release from jail.28 May 20264 May 2026Hundreds more prisoners released early but jails still fullNew data shows more than 600 prisoners have been released early from Scotland's jails since November but it has done little to ease overcrowding. 4 May 202619 Apr 2026Reformer 'would be disappointed' by today's prisonsJohn Howard's admirers are celebrating his achievements on the 300th anniversary of his birth.19 Apr 2026...
