Criminal Justice
Sentencing inflation
The Howard League publishes a paper by four former Lords Chief Justice criticising the substantial increase in the length of custodial sentences.
6th September 2024
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’.
The newest additions to the Butler Trust’s Knowledge Exchange site for prison, probation and youth justice practitioners.
Russell Webster’s traditional Bank Holiday criminal justice quiz, Summer 2024 edition.
Prison and probation staffing levels not improving (summer 2024)
Demand on the criminal justice system continues to grow with increases in the most serious offences.
Children’s rights and justice organisations call for an end to child imprisonment in England.
Howard League briefing argues for a new, clear strategy on our Victorian prisons
Nina Maxwell sets out how we can respond to child criminal exploitation for HMI Probation.
