Prisons9 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 ago17 hrs agoCafe serving up second chances says it curbs reoffendingFounder Fiona Sample says fewer ex-prisoners they have employed have reoffended compared to national figures.17 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 ago1 day agoPolice 'grateful' over PC Harper killers' jail termsAndy Burnham announced at the weekend that anyone convicted of manslaughter will remain in jail.1 day ago1 day agoDrug dealer 'earning £500k' from prison cellJohnpaul Digweed was involved in organising drone deliveries of drugs, into HMP Garth, a report says.1 day ago2 days agoVictims 'desperate' for details on early prison release scheme, commissioner saysThe Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales says victims are desperate for more detail on how the early release scheme will affect them.2 days ago2 days agoGovernment wants to 'get out of prison crisis doom loop'The justice secretary says the early release of prisoners is part of a bigger plan to reform the prison service.2 days ago2 days agoConcerns over early release from prison and probation organisationsThe government's plans to release some prisoners early comes under scrutiny from the professional bodies that would have to implement the scheme.2 days ago2 days agoSixth of prison leavers released into homelessnessThe issue is part of a wider picture of failing support for people leaving prison, experts say.2 days ago...
