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Jun 12
The inaugural PCRS Forum is bringing people together to explore the criminal justice system, examining sentencing, prison conditions, rehabilitation, probation, and reducing reoffending.
Find out more at buildingcentre.co.uk/whats_o…
Book eventbrite.co.uk/e/pcrs-foru…
ALT Flyer for the inaugural PCRS forum event on 22 June 2026, taking place from 17:00 to 19:00 at The Building Centre, London WC1E 7BT
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Jun 10
BLOG: IPP sentences — A legal perspective on “stain” removal.
PRT Fellow Dr Laura Janes KC (Hon) examines three existing legal measures to reduce the “stain” of the IPP sentence prisonreformtrust.org.uk/ipp…
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Jun 10
This report underlines the importance of protecting the vital role of @_Imbs_ in providing independent scrutiny of treatment and conditions in our prisons.
Read our full response to the findings at prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt…
The @_Imbs_ National Annual Report 2025, covering prisons and immigration detention across England and Wales, is published today.
Read the full report here: imb.org.uk/news/a-system-stu…
#IMB #Prisons #Detention
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“Today’s findings by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons paint a deeply troubling picture of a prison failing in its most basic duty to provide safety and rehabilitation—yet this is far from an isolated case."
Read our full response to today's report at prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt…
HMP Woodhill: deeply concerning levels of violence, self-harm and drug use.
Read the inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectora…
And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectora…
See the healthy prison scores:
ALT Bar chart visualising the healthy prison scores for HMP Woodhill when it was inspected in 2023 and 2026. It shows that the scores for safety and purposeful activity had remained poor, the sore for respect had remained not sufficiently good, and the score for preparation for release had declined from not sufficiently good to poor.
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Prison Reform Trust retweeted
Investigation update 📢: We have extended the deadline to 5 August 2026 for women in prison who were restrained while pregnant to contact us, to ensure more women have the opportunity to share their experiences: ppo.gov.uk/news/ppo-extends-…
Today the Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending commissioned the @PPOmbudsman to carry out an independent investigation into the use of restraints on pregnant women in prison during pregnancy-related hospital escorts: ppo.gov.uk/news/ppo-to-condu…
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Prison Reform Trust retweeted
Important changes to the rules in relation to licence termination for people on IPP sentences come into force today.
So we've updated 'Terminating your IPP licence', the legal guide we produced with the Prison Reform Trust, the Prisoners' Advice Service, and Dr Laura Janes, Consultant Solicitor and Chair of the Association of Prison Lawyers.
Download the updated guide here: howardleague.org/publication…
ALT Cover page of a legal guide titled 'Terminating your IPP licence' with logos of Howard League for Penal Reform, Prison Reform Trust and the Prisoners' Advice Service.
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PRT has submitted its response to the Sentencing Council’s consultation on the revised guideline on the offence of assault on a police constable🧵...
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We welcome the new guideline and suggest revisions to improve clarity and consistency and ensure appropriate culpability, harm, aggravating and mitigating factors are taken into account.
Read our response here.
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Sentencing Act 2026 changes to IPP/DPP licence reviews take effect today (1 June).
Our updated guide with @TheHowardLeague, @PrisonersAdvice and @LauraJanes_UK explains what this means for IPP licence terminations
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/upd…
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Prison Reform Trust retweeted
May 11
Need to know the facts on prison?
@PRTUK has just launched a new online briefing designed to make it easier than ever to understand prisons and the people held in them.
👏👏👏
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/pri…
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Today we launch Prison: the facts — a new interactive guide to prisons in England and Wales.
Explore trends, compare figures and hover over charts to dig deeper, with trusted data on prisons and the people held in them.
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/exp…
ALT Two prisoners using the Unilink self service kiosk on K-wing inside HMP Liverpool, a category B mens local prison operated by HMPPS, in Walton, Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Andy Aitchison)
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Prison Reform Trust retweeted
HMP Leeds: Improvements in some areas, but significant issues persisted
Read our inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectora…
And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectora…
ALT Social media postcard for the publication of the report of HMIP’s independent review of progress at HMP Leeds, featuring a photograph of the interior of one wing, the dates of the inspection and an HMIP logo.
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Prison Reform Trust uncovers significant gaps in support for young adults serving long-term prison sentences. russellwebster.com/young-adu…
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Prison Reform Trust retweeted
Our Chair @verabaird has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to quash the indeterminate sentences of six IPP/DPP prisoners, three of them following CCRC referrals. Read the full story here 👉ow.ly/fZfk50YOBi8 #referral #CourtofAppeal #CriminalJusticeSystem
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Apr 16
Review into releases in error exposes chronic prison staffing and system failures.
Read our full response to Dame Lynne Owens’ review prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt…
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Prison Reform Trust retweeted
Apr 15
Young adult long term prisoners urgently need age-appropriate support
@PRTuk uncovers significant gaps in support for young adults serving long-term prison sentences.
russellwebster.com/young-adu…
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Apr 14
"Urgent notifications appear to have become the new way for HM Prison and Probation Service to prioritise resources within their crumbling estate..."
Read our full comment on today's report on HMP Manchester by @HMIPrisonsnews
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt…
Apr 14
HMP Manchester: Drugs, violence and poor regime remain serious threats
Read the inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectora…
And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectora…
See the healthy prison scores:
ALT Bar chart visualising the healthy prison scores for HMP Manchester when it was inspected in 2024 and 2026. It shows that the scores for safety and purposeful activity had remained poor, the score for respect had improved from poor to not sufficiently good, and the score for preparation for release had remained reasonably good
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Prison Reform Trust retweeted
"We owe these young people the chance not just to survive their sentence, but to build a future after it." - Pia Sinha, Chief Executive of the Prison Reform Trust
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How the number of young people facing lengthy prison sentences almost doubled in a decade
independent.co.uk/bulletin/n…
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A new Prison Reform Trust report reveals an urgent need for age-appropriate support for the growing number of young adults (aged 18 to 24)* serving long prison sentences 🧵 …
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The report from PRT’s National Lottery-funded Building Futures programme uncovers significant gaps in support for young adults serving long-term prison sentences…
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It warns that current approaches fail to meet the distinct developmental and wellbeing needs of this age group facing years or decades in custody.
Read the full report here.
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/ind…
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