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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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26 / 07 / 26

PRT comment: Review of Sentencing Act release points

Pausing these reforms does not make the prison capacity crisis disappear
20 / 07 / 26

PRT comment: Resignation of Lord Timpson as minister for prisons

The prison crisis has stabilised, but momentum for reform must continue under his successor
17 / 07 / 26

Government response to Women’s Justice Board report falls short of ambition needed

Ministers make some welcome commitments but fail to respond to substance of board’s recommendations
17 / 07 / 26

PRT comment: Lord Laming

Commenting on the sad death of Lord Laming, who chaired PRT’s commission on children in care, or w...
16 / 07 / 26

PRT comment: UN calls on UK government to end IPP sentences

Intervention should be a wake-up call to redouble efforts to eradicate the stain of the IPP sentence
16 / 07 / 26

Government urged not to lose momentum on its commitment to reduce women’s imprisonment

New report says women’s justice reform now requires a sustained focus on implementation
14 / 07 / 26

Blog: From one generation to the next

PRT Associate Sarah Beresford describes how children can inform prison reform
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