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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.

In this section you will find our latest updates, including our press releases and comments.

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10 / 07 / 26

PRT comment: NAO report on electronic monitoring

Tagging is no substitute for investment in probation and rehabilitation
08 / 07 / 26

PRT comment: new government scheme to protect vulnerable children with a parent in prison

Long-overdue government action will provide welcome support for children with imprisoned parents
07 / 07 / 26

PRT comment: HM Chief Inspector of Prisons’ Annual Report 2025–26

Government must seize opportunity to turn prison crisis into lasting reform
02 / 07 / 26

Join our Lived Experience Advisory Panel

The panel will work closely with our Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees
30 / 06 / 26

PRT comment: Independent review of prisons

Review is an opportunity to examine the deep-rooted challenges facing our prisons
30 / 06 / 26

PRT comment: Domestic murder sentences

Increasing the starting point pre-empts the Law Commission's review and will put pressure on prisons
16 / 06 / 26

PRT comment: HMYOI Parc

Rare positive report shows what’s possible – better standards for children are achievable
10 / 06 / 26

IPP sentences: A legal perspective on “stain” removal

Dr Laura Janes KC (Hon) examines three existing legal measures to reduce the “stain” of the IPP
10 / 06 / 26

PRT comment: IMB 2025 National Annual Report

New report highlights the vital role of IMBs in independent prison scrutiny
09 / 06 / 26

PRT comment: HMIP report on HMP Woodhill

Inspection finds prison failing in its most basic duty of safety and rehabilitation
01 / 06 / 26

Updated guide on terminating IPP and DPP licences

Sentencing Act 2026 changes to IPP/DPP licence review take effect today (1 June 2026)
07 / 05 / 26

Explore the facts about prisons with our new interactive guide

Helping everyone to engage with prison data clearly and confidently
30 / 04 / 26

PRT comment: Safety in custody statistics

Modest improvements mask a decade of declining safety in our prisons
15 / 04 / 26

PRT comment: Independent Review into Releases in Error

Releases in error expose chronic prison staffing and system failures in our justice system
14 / 04 / 26

PRT comment: HMIP report on HMP Manchester

Urgent notifications appear to have become new way for HMPPS to prioritise resources
03 / 04 / 26

Indeterminate sentences for 18-20-year-olds nearly double in a decade

Report reveals urgent need for age-appropriate support for young adults serving long sentences