Prison Law

Gov.uk News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) prison preparedness

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Minister of State Lucy Frazer QC MP has made a statement on preparedness to deal with coronavirus (COVID-19) in prisons. The Government is doing everything it can to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, based on the very latest scientific and medical advice. This includes in our prisons, where we are working closely with Public Health England, […]

Prison Inspections

HMYOI Feltham A Children’s Unit – new approach needed after ‘extraordinary’ collapse in safety and care, says Chief Inspector

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HM Chief Inspector of Prisons has called on the Secretary of State for Justice to intervene urgently in Feltham A Young Offender Institution (YOI) after an inspection last week disclosed an “extraordinary” decline in safety, care and activity for the children held there. Inspectors found very high levels of violence, between boys and against staff, […]

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The London Legal Walk 2019

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The London Legal Walk returns on Monday 17th June 2019. All funds raised support free legal advice charities in London and the South East.To find out more about #WhyWeWalk click here.  Please watch this 2 minute video appeal from the Lord Chief Justice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3u8_g06bv8

Prison Inspections

Ministry Of Justice announce new search teams to disrupt and deter violence in prisons

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MOJ Press Release 23 November 2018 Justice Secretary announces specialist search teams to be rolled out across the country with more than 100 officers being recruited. Specialist search teams are being drafted into jails across the country to find contraband and disrupt the criminals fuelling violence behind bars, Justice Secretary David Gauke announced today. Read […]

Prison Law

The Association of Prison Lawyers Annual Conference 2018

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Tickets for our Annual Conference are now available at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-association-of-prison-lawyers-annual-conference-2018-tickets-52900779656. Early booking is advised as spaces are limited. When: Thursday 6th December 2018 Where: Matrix Chambers, Griffin Buildings, London WC1R 5LN TIMETABLE  (may be subject to change) 10.00 to 12.30 – Adjudications – Dulcie Piff (Birds Solicitors), Dr.Laura Janes (The Howard League) – Parole – […]

Parole Board

Parole Board Diversity Crisis

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The body responsible for deciding whether prisoners can be released into the community has no black members, it has been revealed. Caroline Corby, the chair of the Parole Board, has said she fears unconscious bias could be behind the absence of black members and the low number of minority ethnic people. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/09/parole-board-diversity-crisis-black-members