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People want offenders to make amends, poll reveals

ICM survey results offer massive vote of support for community payback and restorative justice.

The results of an ICM telephone poll of 1,000 members of the public, conducted one month after the riots in England, show overwhelming popular support for constructive ways in which offenders can make amends to victims for the harm they have caused.

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Court of Appeal upholds Parole Board independence decision

01/02/2008 12:40:00

The Court of Appeal today upheld a High Court decision which found the Parole Board system did not comply with the human rights of prisoners.

Chief Inspector's annual report warns that prisons are at a crossroads

29/01/2008 10:58:00

In her annual report, the Chief Inspector of Prisons, Anne Owers, warns that the prison system is at a crossroads - struggling to cope with the current pressure placed upon it.

Inspectorate report on Chelmsford prison

24/01/2008 10:20:00

"This disappointing report paints a picture of a prison and a prison system that is struggling to keep its head above water."

40% rise in apparent suicides in prison

01/01/2008 14:47:00

According to figures for England and Wales released by the Ministry of Justice, there were 92 "self-inflicted" deaths in 2007, including a 15 year old boy.

Crises in Criminal Justice APPPAG 2006/07

14/12/2007 16:31:00

Crises in Criminal Justice is a collection of the minutes of the All-Party Parliamentary Penal Affairs Group for 2006/07

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Children with learning disabilities and other impairments are more likely to go to prison than other young people because the youth justice system is failing to recognise their needs, according to a major survey of youth offending team (YOT) staff.