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Staff at the Prison Reform Trust regularly write blogs and articles on prison policy and criminal justice developments, including a monthly article in the prison newspaper Inside Time.

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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.
29 / 08 / 25

New report highlights significant barriers to reintegration faced by long-term prisoners on release

Enhanced support and policy reform is needed to assist long sentenced prisoners on release
18 / 08 / 25

Relationships Matter

PRT Associate Sarah Beresford explains a recent adaption to the Child Impact Assessment resources
05 / 08 / 25

PRT comment: Independent review of prison capacity

We cannot afford to indulge in the fantasy that building more prisons will solve this crisis
28 / 07 / 25

PRT comment: announcement of Taser trial in prisons

We must not confuse these reactive measures with a strategy to reduce violence at its source
23 / 07 / 25

PRT statement on sentencing in the recent fraud case

Read our full statement
18 / 07 / 25

PRT comment: HMP Pentonville receives Urgent Notification

HMP Pentonville stands as a grim testament to a system in crisis
16 / 07 / 25

PRT comment: Justice and Home Affairs Committee report Better Prisons: Less Crime

Any improvements are predicated on reducing the pressures of rising demand on an overburdened system