Prison
Prison service neglects race and equality work
Prisoner Policy Network draws on lived experience to expose lack of action on equalities and diversity work.
27th June 2024
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Prisoner Policy Network draws on lived experience to expose lack of action on equalities and diversity work.
Divisions between black prisoners and white prison staff are entrenched throughout the prison service, and black prison staff report very negative experiences at work.
The Winter 2021 Bromley Briefings Prison Factfile says the prison service has lost the focus and commitment to tackle racism inside.
Youth Justice Board finds all minority ethnic groups more likely to be remanded in custody.
Revolving Doors Agency finds Black young adults are significantly more likely to be dragged into the criminal justice system for low-level offences.
The MoJ’s second annual update on tackling racial disparity shows there is a lot of work still to be done.
Latest section 95 statistics from the Ministry of Justice show racial disparity throughout our justice system.
The MoJ’s first year update on tackling racial disparity shows there is a lot of work to be done.
New HMPPS rapid evidence assessment finds little research into impact of rehabilitative interventions on offenders from a BAME background.
Prisons and Probation Ombudsman finds that prisoner complaints of discrimination are often minimised or disregarded undermining confidence in fairness.
David Lammy’s review into racial discrimination at every stage of the criminal justice system. Will government act on his 35 far-reaching recommendations?
Prison Reform Trust sets out the continuing discrimination experienced by Black and Asian women at all stages of the justice system.
