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Prison Inspectorate thematic review say lack of positive relationships affects the ability to run safe YOIs in which children can engage with supportive services.
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Prison Inspectorate thematic review say lack of positive relationships affects the ability to run safe YOIs in which children can engage with supportive services.

In addition to the emergency measures designed to tackle the prison capacity crisis, the Independent Sentencing Review concludes with plans for a sustainable prison system.

The Independent Sentencing Review looks beyond “the basics” at technology that could transform how offenders are managed in the community

The Sentencing Review makes specific recommendations for different groups of offenders including prolific offenders, women, older offenders, foreign national offenders, sex offenders and drug and alcohol offenders.

The Independent Sentencing Review recommends a new system for prisoners to earn early release

The Independent Sentencing Review sets out plans to reduce our reliance on custody

The Independent Sentencing Review sets out plans for stronger community sentences as alternatives to custody.

The Independent Sentencing Review calls on government to revisit the statutory purpose of sentencing.

David Gauke’s Sentencing Review sets the policy direction for criminal justice for the Labour Government. But what’s in it?

MoJ Qualitative Evaluation of the Accredited Thinking Skills Programme (TSP) identifies strengths & challenges.

Laura Pope researches the views and experiences of probation staff working in prison.

Lord Timpson announces action to support 1 in 8 staff who reported being bullied, harassed or discriminated against last year.