Ministry of Justice1 day agoPrisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBCPM Andy Burnham on Sunday announced changes to the next early release scheme - scheduled to start in October - which mean PC Harper's killers will stay in jail.1 day ago2 days agoBurnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost?The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.2 days ago19 Aug 2026Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spacesMale prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March19 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Mum's plea to end jail terms with no end date after son dies in prisonTheresa Mcrae, from Southampton, is demanding immediate action to end "torturous" indefinite prison terms.18 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Ex-workers tell of 'chaotic atmosphere' at new £400m prisonFormer workers have described a "chaotic atmosphere" of under-staffing and inadequate training.18 Aug 20268 Aug 2026Play keeps spotlight on jail where 'they don't seem to care'The production tells the story of three men who died at HMP Woodhill in Milton Keynes.8 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Manhunt after prisoner escapes from van outside courtStephen Grzyb, 22, was being taken to Liverpool Magistrates' Court after being charged with burglary.1 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Child abuser must never be freed early, victim saysSteve Lewsey says abuser Glenn Langrish will be released if the government plans are unpaused.28 Jul 202619 Jul 2026'Our murdered girls brought us together - now we're changing the law'Carole Gould and Julie Devey fought to get sentencing laws changed after their daughters were killed.19 Jul 2026...
