Just over 10 years ago inspectors described Hydebank as a failing prison. 

Hydebank Wood seeing outcomes at ‘highest achievable level’ for first time

A Jersey father of a vulnerable disabled teenager has condemned the handling his child's abuser's early release prison six months early. 

Father reacts to early prison release of his daughter's abuser

In the second wave of prison releases, more than 1,000 inmates will be released but questions have been raised at the threat of re-offending.

More than 1,000 prisoners freed in second round of early releases  

ITV News was given exclusive access to HMP Humber, as the government has announced it is reviewing the sentencing of criminals.

Government announces sentencing review as prisons reach capacity

Exclusive figures obtained by UTV reveal the scale of self-harming in our prisons.

UTV reveals the scale of self-harming in Northern Ireland prisons

Lord Timpson said Tuesday he hoped that his appointment to the role showed Sir Keir Starmer had sent a message that he wanted to “change the system”.

Prisons minister says community orders need to be ‘trusted more’ by courts

It is understood the man was released as part of the early release policy, which aims to ease prison overcrowding, on its first day on Tuesday.

Man freed early from prison charged with sexual assault of woman

Adam Andrews, of Raynsford Road in Great Whelnetham, near Bury St Edmunds,  shook a 21-day-old baby so hard the child now needs constant care.

An MP has written to the Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood, asking her to reconsider the release of Adam Andrews.

MoJ urged to block early release of man who attacked three-week-old baby

Murderer David McCord fled from a pre-release facility in north Belfast on Friday.

Prison Service apology after woman's killer goes on run

Susie Richardson has decided to step down after leading the team at HMP La Moye since April 2021. It marks the end of her two-decade career working in prisons.

Jersey Prison Governor resigns after three years in top role

HMP Haverigg beat more than twenty other entries, including one from a facility in the USA.

Cumbrian prison wins award for homemade marmalade

HMP Maghaberry was built on the site of RAF Maghaberry, a World War II airfield near Lisburn, Northern Ireland, which was used as a flying station by the Royal Air Force and also as a transit airfield for the United States Army Air Forces (Copy from Wikipedia) - Credit: Philip Magowan / Presseye

The revelation has prompted calls for 'urgent action' to be taken by the Northern Ireland Prison Service.

Serious drug problem at Maghaberry prison highlighted by inspectors

Northern Ireland's bail and remand system is 'out of step' with the rest of the UK, acording to the Criminal Justice Inspection. 

NI's bail and remand system is 'out of step' with the rest of the UK

HMP Norwich also has issues with contraband, violence and self harm, according to a report from its Independent Monitoring Board.

Prisoners 'brewing booze in cells' fuelling violence, report warns

Suspended prison officer Colin Gallagher faces misconduct in public office charge, four others of aiding and abetting the alleged misconduct. 

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