A species born with fractured hearts. broken way too soon bear fragments blind to all but stars, they do not love the moon. The winds may blow them east or west. The north may bring their doom. or ...

Strict rules require owners to ensure their pets live free of fear and distress, and can express their normal behaviour. Are people in prison treated worse than animals?   When we keep any animal, ...

The HMPPS trial in the use of Conductive Energy Devices (CEDs, commonly known as “tasers”) during certain incidents of disorder officially began on Monday 28 July. The CED is a device that uses ...

On 17th July, HMPPS published the annual report on the Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence, showing how the Government and HMPPS are supporting those serving the IPP sentence to ...

Computer says No’ approach Prison leavers to get Restriction Zones Some prison leavers will be penned in to ‘Restriction Zones’ enforced by GPS tags, under Government plans ...

Q I was diagnosed with a ‘grumbling appendix’ (chronic appendicitis) in my previous prison and have had repeated flare-ups. In my current prison, the healthcare team aren’t familiar with my ...

Claims that staff beat boys at Surrey facility Investigation follows allegations reported by Inside Time Police have opened an investigation into claims that boys as young as 14 were subjected to ...

I’m deeply troubled by this new direction of travel in our justice system. It’s clear that Artificial Intelligence has incredible potential to improve our lives – but it isn’t the answer to ...

Wednesday 10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) which recognises the effect that suicide has on individuals and communities worldwide World Suicide Prevention Day this year is about ...

My dormitory has a microwave now, and it’s the most exciting thing ever. The last and possibly only time I was this thrilled about an appliance was about 20 years ago, when my wife and I made a ...

Over the coming months we will be sharing a range of historical and more recent cases that may be of interest to you.  When we visit prisons, we are often asked questions about sentencing ...

This is going to be slightly different from my usual articles. To be honest, if it was something meaningful or interesting that would be different in itself, but it is about three unconnected ...