Prisons3 days agoMore than third of deaths of ex-prisoners on probation drug related, says reportPoliticians are being urged to tackle "systematic failures" in the criminal justice system.3 days ago3 days agoPrison still has long way to go, inspector saysThe watchdog says it is still concerned about levels of violence, drug use and living conditions. 3 days ago4 days agoAustralian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prisonAndre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.4 days ago6 days agoManhunt after prisoner escapes London medical unitAnthony Lloyd, 38, poses a risk to himself and the public and should not be approached, police say.6 days ago21 Oct 2026Man on 'surreal' freedom after 20 years in jailLuke Ings was jailed for 21 months in 2006 on a DPP sentence and has apologised to his victims.21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026Concerns over HMP Wandsworth's heating failuresTemperatures at the 170-year-old Category B Victorian prison can fall as low as 12C.21 Oct 202620 Oct 2026Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefitsThe families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.20 Oct 202620 Oct 2026Special measures jail 'now safer', inspectors sayAn inspection at HMP Chelmsford reveals levels of violence have fallen and self harm has reduced.20 Oct 202618 Oct 2026Every scrap of paper checked: Police hunting for synthetic drugs in Chicago jailBBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as America battles with a deadly new drug epidemic. 18 Oct 2026...
