Prisons

Speed Read Justice Secretary says six-month terms or less are ‘ineffective’ in preventing crime

By The Week Staff Last updated 19 February 19

In Depth New study links prevalence of severe head injuries to offending rates

By The Week Staff Published 6 February 19

Speed Read Probation inspectors say lack of monitoring is putting public at risk

By The Week Staff Published 24 January 19

Speed Read Study suggests sentencing irregularities and socioeconomic factors to blame

By The Week Staff Last updated 17 January 19

Speed Read Reforms are aimed at ‘normalising inmates’ environments’ and helping boost rehabilitation

By The Week Staff Last updated 10 January 19

Speed Read Labour look to link sharp rise in attacks and self-harm to government spending cuts

By The Week Staff Last updated 26 October 18

In Depth MP decries ‘national scandal’ as new law doubles prison time for assailants

By The Week Staff Published 13 September 18

In Depth Government steps in after new report reveals shocking levels of violence and drugs in the jail

By The Week Staff Published 20 August 18

Speed Read The Week rounds up the best picks for this evening’s television

By The Week Staff Last updated 26 July 18

Speed Read Police Commissions says 23 people died in English and Welsh prisons last year, the highest for a decade

By The Week Staff Last updated 26 July 18

In Depth From murder mysteries to nature epics, here are some of the most binge-worthy non-fiction shows on Netflix

By The Week Staff Last updated 11 July 18

Speed Read Move is part of new £30m package of measures aimed at curbing violence in jails

By The Week Staff Published 10 July 18