prisoners

The Prison Reform Trust has commented on David Lammy's independent review into the treatment and outcomes for black, Asian and minority ethnic individuals in the criminal justice system, published on 8 September 2017.

In September 2016 Lord Farmer, in partnership with the charity Clinks, which represents and campaigns for the voluntary sector working with offenders, was commissioned by the government to investigate how connecting prisoners with their families can improve offender wellbeing, assist in keeping the public safe and reduce reoffending. The report was published yesterday.

There should be a step change in the availability of release on temporary licence out of prisons to give more businesses the opportunity to employ prisoners in the community as part of preparation for their release, according to a new report published by the Prison Reform Trust.

Cuts to legal aid for prisoners are unlawful because they are inherently unfair, the Court of Appeal has ruled in its judgment on a legal challenge brought by the Howard League for Penal Reform and the Prisoners’ Advice Service.