Global Prison Trends 2024 sheds light on key issues such as prison overcrowding, the mental health crisis, corruption, and the growing use of digital technologies.
The provision of Out of Court disposals for people with substance use, mental health or other health vulnerabilities varies significantly between police force areas.
CCJS report highlights how the current law on joint enterprise allows and encourages cases to be constructed with the absence of rigour and quality.
Inspectorate finds probation needs more resources and training to work with young adults
The official evaluation of the Youth Justice Reform programme finds mixed results.
10 interesting facts from the 2023/24 Chief Inspector of Prisons Annual Report
Process evaluation of a specialist young adult probation hub finds a successful model.
The Howard League publishes a paper by four former Lords Chief Justice criticising the substantial increase in the length of custodial sentences.
Prison Reform Trust on improving the experiences of older people serving long prison sentences.
Jon Collins of Prisoners’ Education Trust sets out ten recommendations for getting prison education right.
Probation inspectors find just 47% Pre-Sentence Reports up to standard.
Victims are frustrated by police inaction, mounting delays and often ‘left guessing’.
