‘A string of new probation watchdog investigations have laid bare the staffing crisis blighting the service’s ability to supervise offenders in the community and keep the public safe.’
The Independent, 24th July 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Ministers should consider reducing the caseload of the probation service by up to 40,000 offenders if they are to ease the overcrowding crisis in prisons, a watchdog has told the Guardian.’
The Guardian, 22nd July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A young offender institution has been identified as the most violent prison in the country, with teenage inmates refusing family visits to keep their relatives away from danger, a watchdog has found.’
The Guardian, 16th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The government has announced emergency measures to deal with prison overcrowding in England and Wales.’
BBC News, 12th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘It is not that often that first instance judges in judicial review claims disagree as to the approach to be taken in the context of a core question relating to judicial review. When it happens, administrative lawyers are bound to take notice. This has most recently occurred in the context of rationality challenges to decisions taken by the Secretary of State for Justice to reject Parole Board recommendations to release or transfer to open conditions. The most interesting aspect of this recent phenomenon is that the High Court has managed to hand down, on our count, 13 reported decisions over the last two years, before the Court of Appeal has had the opportunity to “resolve” the issue, although a hearing is currently listed before the Court of Appeal in appeals against two of these decisions in October 2024. In this piece, we seek to explain the current position, highlighting areas of agreement and disagreement between first instance judges, and which questions remain, as yet, unresolved.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 11th July 2024
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘The government will announce plans on Friday to release prisoners early to stop jails becoming full, the BBC has confirmed.’
BBC News, 11th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A woman has been jailed for her “pivotal role” in a gang that dropped more than £1m of drugs and contraband into UK prisons via drone.’
BBC News, 9th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Crown courts are in crisis, reports Catherine Baksi. The backlog continues to climb, the estate is crumbling and there aren’t enough lawyers. So what’s the plan?’
Law Society's Gazette, 2nd July 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The number of assaults and self-harm incidents in women’s prisons in England and Wales has hit record highs, new figures show.’
The Independent, 27th June 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Failures by the police and prison and probation services contributed to the death of Zara Aleena, who was murdered as she walked home from a night out in east London, an inquest jury has found.’
The Guardian, 26th June 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Indeterminate sentences are devastating to mental health, but prisoners with mental illness are less likely to be released. The result is a vicious cycle whereby the most vulnerable inmates often have the least chance of getting out – as John’s case shows.’
The Guardian, 21st June 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Prison governors have been warned that jails will be so overcrowded by the second week of July that they will struggle to accept any more inmates, plunging an incoming government into an immediate crisis.’
The Guardian, 20th June 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Inadequate diagnosis and treatment of Frazer Williams’ mental health condition was among the probable causes of the 28-year-old’s death at HMP Guy’s Marsh, a jury unanimously found.’
Garden Court Chambers, 23rd May 2024
Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk
‘Britain’s Forgotten Prisoners is a devastating documentary about the ‘public protection’ sentences that can amount to whole-of-life terms for relatively minor offences. Film-maker Martin Read explains his seven-year quest for justice.’
The Guardian,12th June 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Prisoners with mental health emergencies face “inequity” in the way they are treated, a coroner has said.’
BBC News, 9th June 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
2024 c. 22 – Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
2024 c. 21 – Victims and Prisoners Act 2024
2024 c. 19 – British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024
2024 c. 18 – Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Act 2024
2024 c. 13 – Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘The murder of a paedophile at HMP Full Sutton could have been avoided if reports on his killers’ cannibalistic fantasies had been acted upon, a report has found.’
BBC News, 22nd May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Police chiefs have told ministers they fear that the crisis gripping the Prison Service in England and Wales is “unsustainable” and risks public safety, the Guardian has learned.’
The Guardian, 21st May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Staff dedicated to helping neurodivergent offenders are now in place in all public prisons in England and Wales.’
Ministry of Justice, 16th May 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
‘Some court appearances will be delayed as part of an emergency measure because of prison overcrowding.’
BBC News, 15th May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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