The rise in violence and self harm in Youth Prisons The rise in violence and self harm in Youth Prisons, Recent trends in youth prisons have raised significant concerns, as there has been a noticeable increase in both violence and self-harm incidents among incarcerated children. This worrying development points to deeper issues within the juvenile justice […]
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Prison officer on trial due to suicidal inmates death Prison officer on trial due to suicidal inmates death, In a concerning incident at a UK prison, a suicidal inmate was reportedly left in a cell with a makeshift noose. This alarming situation highlights significant issues regarding the monitoring and care of inmates with mental health challenges
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Prisons, Let them rot! Literally! Prisons, Let them rot! Literally! The state of HMP Bedford, a Category B reception facility, has recently come under scrutiny following an urgent notification issued by Charlie Taylor, the Chief Inspector of Prisons, to the Justice Secretary. This marks the second such notification in five years, highlighting ongoing concerns about the
Green light for new £300M super prison in the UK. Wates Construction Secures Major Contract for New £300 Million Super-Prison in the UK In a significant development for the UK’s construction and penal system, Wates Construction has been awarded a major contract to build a new super-prison valued at £300 million. This project marks a
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Prison officer guilty of misconduct over prisoners death Prison officer guilty of misconduct over prisoners death, In a recent case at Worcester Crown Court, Graham Evans, a former worker at HMP Hewell, was found guilty of misconduct in a public office following the death of an inmate, Mesut Olgun. Olgun, aged 30 from Bristol, tragically took
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Jailed Prison Officer Was The Head Of Drug Smuggling Ring Jailed Prison Officer Was The Head Of Drug Smuggling Ring, A former prison officer at HMP Hewell in Worcestershire, Martin Mills, has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a drug smuggling ring within the facility. Mills, 34, from Bromsgrove, was caught
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UK Prisons to use AI Technology UK Prisons to use AI Technology, The UK government has initiated a significant upgrade in prison security by implementing advanced technologies in various prisons. Launched on November 15, 2023, the initiative focuses on enhancing inmate safety and improving operational efficiency. The upgrade introduces cutting-edge surveillance systems, biometric identification for inmates
New Rehabilitation Program Launched in UK Prisons New Rehabilitation Program Launched in UK Prisons, In a pivotal move toward criminal justice reform, the UK government has launched a new rehabilitation program in several prisons. Announced on November 15, 2023, the initiative is designed to cut reoffending rates by offering inmates improved education and vocational training.
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UK Prison Reform News UK Prison Reform News, The UK government, led by Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk, has announced a sweeping reform of the prison system. Aimed at reducing reoffending rates, the reform includes several key components: Longer Sentences for Serious Offenders: Rapists and serious sexual offenders will now serve their full sentences, aligning with
9 Jailed for smuggling phones and drugs into prison Prisoner assaults killer with a toilet brush – In a recent incident at HMP Shotts in Lanarkshire, a prisoner, Ryan Coutts, aged 35, attacked another inmate, John Sharp, using a kettle filled with boiling water and a sharpened toilet brush. The altercation, which took place in
