Prisons1 day agoTrio tried bringing 'extremist' material into jailTwo men and a woman are sentenced for their part in the prison smuggle plot in May 2023.1 day ago1 day agoFire safety work approved for court cellsA government scheme is installing fire detection equipment in cells in the Grade I listed building.1 day ago6 days agoLimited UK prison space delays Jersey transfersSenator Helen Miles says 12 prisoners have been waiting for a UK transfer for 10 months.6 days ago10 Jul 2026Thousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report saysThe Ministry of Justice disputes the figure, saying its own review puts the number of un-monitored individuals at 5,450.10 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 20267 Jul 2026Prison worker who shared inmate information jailedCourtney Harrison also searched for the files of several high-profile murder cases, a court hears. 7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Prison smuggler has jail sentence increasedDeclan Winkless must now serve more time in jail after a Court of Appeal ruling.7 Jul 20266 Jul 2026Sri Lanka prison riots leave 26 dead and more than 100 injuredThe two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.6 Jul 20262 Jul 2026The prisoners whose listening saves lives in jail Prisoners volunteering for the Samaritans provide life-saving support to their fellow inmates. 2 Jul 2026...
