(Almost) Everything you want to know about women in the criminal justice system
The latest (March 2026) update to the female offender dashboard provides comprehensive information on women involved in the CJS.
16th March 2026
Here you can find over 750 posts tracking every major development in our prisons since 2011. You can read prison safety statistics, find out about prison reform plans and (often lack of progress), positive developments and abject failures. If you’re looking for something in particular, try the search box below.
The latest (March 2026) update to the female offender dashboard provides comprehensive information on women involved in the CJS.
The newest additions to the Butler Trust’s Knowledge Exchange site for prison, probation and youth justice practitioners.
Zahid Mubarek Trust launches Movement for Race Equality in Prisons
National Audit Office report says prison and health services are struggling to battle rapidly changing drug threats.
Prison Reform Trust Bromley Briefing shows indicators on safety, use of force, purposeful activity and overcrowding all deteriorating significantly in the past two years.
Part II of Brian Leveson’s Court Review makes recommendations about court efficiency including more remote hearings.
Criminal justice trends for January 2026 includes highest ever number of prison recalls.
New report looks at practical ways of supporting veterans in the CJS
Mike Maguire shares findings from the inaugural parole board research conference.
Institute for Government questions impact of reducing jury trials
A Whole Systems Approach to support women combining multi-agency collaboration, women’s centres, diversion pathways, and lived experience expertise.
HM Inspectorate of Prisons highlights the importance of reading in prison and says some jails have created vibrant reading cultures.
