Bridgend: HMP Parc nurse jailed for relationship with inmate – BBC News
‘A prison nurse has been jailed after engaging in “flirtatious” calls and texts with an inmate.’
BBC News, 18th October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: prisons
High Down inmate was on prison officer interview panels, POA says – BBC News
‘An inmate appeared on interview panels for officers in the jail where he was imprisoned, the Prison Officers’ Association (POA) has said.’
BBC News, 13th October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Black deaths in UK prisons are among most violent and neglectful, damning report finds – The Independent
‘The deaths of Black and mixed-race people in UK prisons are among the most violent and prevalent, a charity has warned.’
The Independent, 13th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Update on Transgender Prisoners – Parliament.uk
‘Statement made by Brandon Lewis – update on transgender prisoners.’
Parliament.uk, 11th October 2022
Thousands more neighbourhood criminals to be GPS tracked in expansion of tagging project – Ministry of Justice
‘The Justice Secretary, Brandon Lewis MP, has today (Tuesday 4 October) announced that more thieves, burglars and robbers will be fitted with GPS electronic tags when they leave prison, helping cut crime and keep the public safe.’
Ministry of Justice, 4th October 2022
Source: www.gov.uk
Marnie Clayton’s harasser Abid Khan jailed for longer after weapons found – BBC News
‘A man in prison for a campaign of harassment against a woman will spend more time inside after he was found with weapons and mobile phones.’
BBC News, 15th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dangerous killer who made legal history could be moved to open prison – The Independent
‘A “dangerous” killer who murdered a pizza delivery girl in a frenzied sex attack in a case that made legal history could be moved to an open prison.’
The Independent, 12th September 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Immigrants And Asylum Seekers Locked In Cells For Up To 24 hrs Without Legal Representation – Each Other
‘People held in Immigration Removal Centres (IRC) have long been entitled to 30 minutes of free immigration legal advice but this does not extend to people held under the immigration act in prisons.’
Each Other, 30th August 2022
Source: eachother.org.uk
Dominic Raab made Parole Board’s ‘difficult job next to impossible’ – The Guardian
‘Dominic Raab was accused by a senior Parole Board official of making a “difficult job next to impossible” after making big policy changes without notice, newly uncovered documents show.’
The Guardian, 26th August 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Inmate sentenced for throwing boiling water in the face of prison guard – Crown Prosecution Service
‘An inmate who threw boiling water into the faces of a prison guard and a vulnerable fellow prisoner at HMP Wandsworth has today been sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 4th August 2022
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
New Guidance Will Help Modern Slavery Victims In Prison – Each Other
‘Victims of modern slavery are to receive better support in prison following a legal challenge which highlighted a lack of guidance for prison staff. The new guidance, to be issued later this year, will help prison staff support victims and potential victims of modern slavery who have been imprisoned under criminal powers.’
Each Other, 4th August 2022
Source: eachother.org.uk
Treatment of UK prisoners during Covid meets UN definition of torture – The Guardian
‘By and large we know by now how hospitals, care homes, schools and most other state-run institutions coped, or didn’t, with the Covid pandemic. But not until now, with this shocking, distressing, authentic and academically robust study, have we had the unvarnished truth about conditions in UK prisons.’
The Guardian, 20th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Premature birth ‘almost twice as likely’ in England’s prisons than outside – The Guardian
‘Female prisoners are almost twice as likely to give birth prematurely as women in the general population, leaving them and their babies at risk, research has revealed.’
The Guardian, 19th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Thousands of offenders in work as UK businesses help break cycle of crime – Ministry of Justice
‘Almost 4,000 ex-offenders have been helped into work since the launch of a major drive to increase employment and cut crime.’
Ministry of Justice, 15th July 2022
Source: www.gov.uk
Prisoners denied access to forensic evidence in bid to prove their innocence – The Guardian
‘Prisoners convicted of serious crimes who may be the victims of miscarriages of justice are being blocked from access to crucial forensic information that could prove their innocence, experts have warned.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Public inquiry findings due on police shooting of unarmed man in prison break – The Independent
‘The long-awaited findings of a public inquiry into the fatal police shooting of an unarmed man during a foiled prison break are due to be published on Tuesday.’
The Independent, 5th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Levi Bellfield: Raab says granting marriage request ‘inconceivable’ – The Guardian
‘Granting Levi Bellfield’s request to get married in prison is “inconceivable” unless serious safeguarding concerns are addressed, Dominic Raab has said. Bellfield, who murdered Marsha McDonnell, Amelie Delagrange and Milly Dowler, is engaged and has requested a prison wedding, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed.’
The Guardian, 12th April 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
New Acts – legislation.gov.uk
2022 c. 28 – Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022
2022 c. 27 – Approved Premises (Substance Testing) Act 2022
2022 c. 26 – Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022
2022 c. 22 – Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022
2022 c. 20 – Professional Qualifications Act 2022
2022 c. 17 – Local Government (Disqualification) Act 2022
2022 c. 36 – Nationality and Borders Act 2022
2022 c. 34 – British Sign Language Act 2022
2022 c. 32 – Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022
2022 c. 29 – Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022
2022 c. 24 – Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Act 2022
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Terrorism offenders ‘enjoy high status’ in prison, QC’s official report says – The Guardian
‘Some terrorists in prison enjoy status and celebrity among their fellow inmates amid a culture of fear and violence in jails in England and Wales that is being exacerbated by staffing cuts, an official review has concluded.’
The Guardian, 27th April 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Number of prisoners stuck in solitary confinement a real worry, prisons watchdog warns – The Independent
‘The prisons watchdog has warned of the “long-term price” of restricting offenders’ time out of cells, as reports show many are living in conditions equal to solitary confinement.’
The Independent, 20th April 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
