UK prisons2 days agoSupport for children with family in prison goes onThe Not My Sentence support programme was developed in Devon in 2022.2 days agoDevon21 Mar 2025'Unacceptably high' self-harm at women's prisonRepeated self-harm incidents at the prison accounted for 28% in England and Wales, a watchdog finds.21 Mar 2025England7 Mar 2025HMP Highpoint set to become 'UK's largest jail'Three new four-storey blocks housing 700 inmates will increase the prison's capacity, says the MoJ.7 Mar 2025Suffolk18 Feb 2025Early release of hundreds of prisoners beginsThe first of up to 390 prisoners are being freed early in an attempt to ease overcrowding in jails.18 Feb 2025Scotland Politics18 Feb 2025'Tough on crime' policies behind prison crisis, says reviewThe independent review says successive governments made "knee jerk" decisions to issue longer prison sentences.18 Feb 2025UK14 Feb 2025Victims being ignored by early release, says charityA support organisation says victims feel "deprioritised" as almost 400 prisoners are set to be released early.14 Feb 2025Scotland5 Feb 2025New Barlinnie prison costs double to almost £1bnThe replacement HMP Glasgow will open in 2028, three years later than originally planned.5 Feb 2025Glasgow & West Scotland3 Feb 2025HMP Dartmoor could be shut for three years - unionThe closure of the jail is costing the Devon economy millions of pounds, business leaders say.3 Feb 2025Devon21 Jan 2025Charity condemns 'truly squalid' prison conditionsWinchester Prison was described as "unsafe" after a visit by HM Inspectorate of Prisons in October.21 Jan 2025Hampshire & Isle of Wight...