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Findings from 2016 Chief Prison Inspector report

The 1st annual report from new Chief Prison Inspector Peter Clarke makes for dispiriting reading with concerns about violence, self harm and illegal drug use.

5th August 2016

Alcohol & Drugs

The latest drug misuse trends (summer 2016)

Latest HSCIC drug stats report reductions in use of illegal drugs but a worrying rise in drug related deaths.

4th August 2016

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Policing

Police effectiveness in a changing world

Action research by the Police Foundation found that reductions in funding and consequent re-structuring have resulted in a less effective, reactive approach.

3rd August 2016

Prison

Prisoner involvement key to rehabilitative Future Prisons

Final post on the RSA Future Prison project explores the importance of prisoner involvement and participation in developing prisons focused on rehabilitation.

2nd August 2016

Criminal Justice

New hate crime action plan

New Home Secretary Amber Rudd launches hate crime action plan for England and Wales including £2.4 million to protect places of worship.

1st August 2016

Digital Engagement

Now Google can save your life

Now Android phones will send everything the handset knows about your location to emergency services whenever you dial 999.

31st July 2016

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