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The Prison Reform Trust maintains a high public profile for prison reform. We work with national, regional and local press and broadcast media, as well as specialist publications to advocate on behalf of people in prison and improve public understanding.

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30 / 12 / 25

PRT Associate Sarah Beresford awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours

OBE awarded for services to children with parents in the criminal justice system
17 / 12 / 25

PRT comment: HMP Swaleside receives Urgent Notification

It is shocking that HMP Swaleside has been allowed to descend to such an appalling level
12 / 12 / 25

New report reveals why hope and meaning are vital for people serving long sentences

Report calls for reforms to help long-term prisoners maintain hope and purpose during their sentence
26 / 11 / 25

PRT committee stage briefing on the Sentencing Bill

PRT publishes briefing to assist members of the House of Lords debates starting on 26 November
18 / 11 / 25

New reports reveal the hidden toll of long-term prison sentences on families

The reports highlight the emotional and financial strain on families of long-term prisoners
14 / 11 / 25

Building Futures showcase: voices of leadership and hope from inside

Celebrating lived experience and reform of long-term imprisonment at the University of Manchester
12 / 11 / 25

PRT comment: Ombudsman report into historic abuse at Medomsley detention centre

Historic abuse findings reinforce the need for vigilance and safeguarding in custody.
11 / 11 / 25

Prison Reform Trust responds to Law Commission’s homicide law review

PRT supports homicide law reform, but calls for safeguards to avoid unintended outcomes
05 / 11 / 25

PRT hosts awards celebrating the achievements of prisoners

Winners and commendees of inaugural Hope and Fulfilment awards announced
21 / 10 / 25

PRT comment: HMP Leeds

Today’s report lays bare the human cost when prisons cannot meet the needs of their most vulnerable
14 / 10 / 25

PRT publishes new resources on women’s imprisonment

New analysis of court data reveals local trends in women’s imprisonment across England and Wales
13 / 10 / 25

Modest but welcome progress in the long journey for IPP reform

Sophie Ellis and Mark Day analyse the annual report on the IPP action plan
26 / 09 / 25

A deficit in trust and lengthy delays in sentence progression are leaving long-term prisoners in Scotland without hope

Report reveals delays, poor communication, and lack of transparency in Scottish prison progression
12 / 09 / 25

PRT briefing on the Sentencing Bill

PRT publishes briefing to assist MPs ahead of second reading debate on 16 September
05 / 09 / 25

PRT comment: David Lammy appointed as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice

David Lammy's appointment comes at a critical moment for reform
02 / 09 / 25

PRT comment: Publication of the Sentencing Bill

The bill offers a path to lasting reform, if supported with the necessary resources.