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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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06 / 07 / 24

Nick Stace steps up as chair of the Prison Reform Trust as James Timpson is appointed government minister

Nick Stace OBE appointed as chair of the Prison Reform Trust with immediate effect
01 / 07 / 24

Job opportunity: Head of Operations

Are you an experienced manager in a finance, operations, or development role in the voluntary sector
26 / 06 / 24

Prison service is neglecting vital race and equality work

Prisoner Policy Network report calls for urgent reprioritisation of equalities and diversity work
12 / 06 / 24

Updated guidance on voting in prison

Help for people in prison to understand their entitlements to vote under the current law
05 / 06 / 24

Job opportunity: Research manager

Are you an experienced researcher with an excellent understanding of the penal system in the UK?
23 / 05 / 24

PRT comment: Joint thematic inspection on the quality of work undertaken with women

HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectorate of Prisons publish inspection report
22 / 05 / 24

House of Lords votes for important amendments on IPP sentences

Changes will make real difference to people serving on licence and those recalled to custody
16 / 05 / 24

Peers to debate important reforms on IPPs and parole

PRT publishes briefing to assist peers ahead of report stage debate on 21 May
14 / 05 / 24

New factsheets showing detailed breakdown of use of imprisonment for women in each police force area

Factsheets detailing the criminal justice response to women in each police force area.
10 / 05 / 24

Provisions to transfer UK prisoners to foreign prisons to be debated by MPs

MPs will debate the controversial proposals on 15 May
09 / 05 / 24

PRT comment: HMP Wandsworth receives Urgent Notification

Wandsworth prison issued with Urgent Notification for improvement by inspectors
08 / 05 / 24

PRT comment: HMPPS pauses plans to build 500 new prison places in the women’s estate

Plans to expand the women's prison estate put on hold
24 / 04 / 24

Government introduces amendments for IPP prisoners to the Victims and Prisoners Bill

Amendments reflect recommendations of coalition led by PRT calling for reform
20 / 04 / 24

Growing numbers of long sentenced women struggling to progress through their sentence

The third briefing in our 'Invisible Women' series puts a spotlight on progression
16 / 04 / 24

Job opportunity: Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy

Are you a seasoned relational fundraiser? Find out more about our new role.
15 / 04 / 24

Nick Stace OBE appointed as next Chair of the Prison Reform Trust

Trustees and staff are delighted to announce that Nick Stace OBE is to chair the Prison Reform Trust