Ministry of Justice4 days agoBold spending needed to halt prison crisis - unionA probation service union says a sentencing review may have no impact without extra funding.4 days agoPolitics5 days agoMore offenders could be tagged, as minister insists he's 'not soft on crime'The prisons minister tells the BBC more criminals could be tagged in future, rather than sent to prison.5 days agoUK1 May 2025More drug tests to be carried out at prisonThe Ministry of Justice (MoJ) also says gate security at HMP Deerbolt will be improved. 1 May 2025Tees23 Apr 2025First prisoners arrive at newly built jailThe new category C Millsike jail near Stamford Bridge will eventually house up to 1,500 prisoners.23 Apr 2025Hull & East Yorkshire22 Apr 2025Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Abedi attackThe justice secretary says the use of electric stun guns will be tested following an attack on prison staff.22 Apr 2025UK21 Apr 2025Prison staff to demand electric stun guns in jailsThe Prison Officers' Association will demand staff are given stun guns in the most dangerous jails during a meeting with the justice secretary.21 Apr 2025UK17 Apr 2025Review into body armour for prison staff after Abedi attackThe announcement comes after Manchester Arena bomber Hashem Abedi attacked prison officers at HMP Frankland.17 Apr 2025Manchester17 Apr 2025Prison staff could die if security not improved, officer saysA prison officer calls for "urgent change in security measures" after an attack on three colleagues by inmate Hashem Abedi.17 Apr 2025UK16 Apr 2025Prison unit emptied after Manchester bomber attackSeven prisoners have been moved out of the terrorism separation unit at HMP Frankland, the BBC is told.16 Apr 2025England...
