UNGRIPP: A united push for change to the IPP sentence

The United Group for Reform of IPP (UNGRIPP) is a grassroots campaigning organisation pushing for changes to the Indeterminate Sentence for Public Protection (IPP) sentence.
How big should probation caseloads be?

New HMI Probation report shows how the quality of probation delivery falls when practitioners are responsible for managing more than 50 cases.
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Women in Prison

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Women are only 0.1% of the general population but 6% of the prison population.
The impact of prison lockdown on mental health

Large study finds the mental health of half of all prisoners has deteriorated over lockdown.
Latest statistics show how common rape is

Latest disturbing statistics on the frequency of rape in England and Wales.
The Government’s new Crime Bill

All the main provisions of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Probation must improve work with BAME service users – and staff

Inspectors say probation services must show greater consideration and confidence in their work with black, Asian and minority ethnic service users and staff.
The impact of prison lockdown on physical health

Large research study finds people in prison with complex healthcare needs receiving poorer levels of care.
New Futures Network

HMPPS relaunches its New Futures Network website. NFN brokers partnerships between prison & employers.
GPS Tagging For Domestic Abuse Offenders On Release

Mayor of London launches the first-ever UK pilot programme to tag perpetrators of domestic abuse with GPS tracking devices upon release from prison.
Defending abuse survivors who go on to offend

Katy Swaine Williams of the Centre for Women’s Justice proposes a new statutory defence for survivors whose offending is driven by their experience of domestic abuse.
What do people in prison think about the COVID vaccine?

800 people in prison give their views on the COVID vaccination