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Blog: Deconstructing the government’s prison building plans
Just how many prison places is the government building, and what have they delivered so far?
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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
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PRT comment: IMB 2025 National Annual Report
New report highlights the vital role of IMBs in independent prison scrutiny
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PRT comment: HMIP report on HMP Woodhill
Inspection finds prison failing in its most basic duty of safety and rehabilitation
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Updated guide on terminating IPP and DPP licences
Sentencing Act 2026 changes to IPP/DPP licence review take effect today (1 June 2026)
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Explore the facts about prisons with our new interactive guide
Helping everyone to engage with prison data clearly and confidently
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PRT comment: Safety in custody statistics
Modest improvements mask a decade of declining safety in our prisons
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PRT comment: Independent Review into Releases in Error
Releases in error expose chronic prison staffing and system failures in our justice system
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PRT comment: HMIP report on HMP Manchester
Urgent notifications appear to have become new way for HMPPS to prioritise resources
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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
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Next Generation Leaders programme empowers future prison governors to drive meaningful reform from within
Next Gen programme places aspiring prison leaders at the forefront of reform
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Presumption to suspend short sentences comes into force
People who receive short prison sentences are more likely to have their sentence suspended
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Dr Laura Janes KC (Hon) appointed PRT fellow
Laura will support the charity in advocating for change in youth justice policy
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PRT comment: Expansion of electronic monitoring
Concerns expansion may drive up already high recall numbers, increasing pressure on prisons
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PRT comment: Serious failings at HMP Woodhill and HMP Swaleside
Inspections reveal serious failings in prison safety and rehabilitation efforts
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PRT comment: HMIP report on family contact in prisons
Report shows the missed opportunities to involve families in safer, more effective rehabilitation
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PRT comment: Funding boost for services supporting vulnerable women in the justice system
New funding signals renewed commitment to addressing the root causes of offending by women
