Source: http://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2016/03/08/uk-prison-population-is-highest-in-eu-report-shows/ The UK has the highest prison population in the European Union, according to a major new report. There were a total of 95,248 people behind bars in the UK, figures published by the Council of Europe show There …
Another article highlighting how the British Government have no intention of reducing the number of people in prison. Source: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/mar/01/gove-prison-reform-reducing-inmate-numbers Justice secretary says his programme can work without reducing prisoner numbers and that his EU stance will not affect plans …
Source: http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2016/02/16/galliford-try-go-ahead-for-25m-prison-expansion/ Galliford Try has received full planning to extend HMP Rye Hill in Northamptonshire. Existing HMP Rye Hill, located adjacent to HMP Onley The firm has been selected to build a two-storey 356-bed houseblock and extend an existing gymnasium building. Plan for …
On Thursday the 18th of February, Campaigners opposed an attempt to white wash the North Wales Prison Project with a “gender equality” event to encourage more women to work in the industry of prison expansion. Chwarae Teg (meaning “Fair Play” …
A document prepared for the local health board has given an insight to challenges faced for health provision once the new prison opens locally. The document is titled ‘Prospective Initial Health Needs Assessment for North Wales Prison’ and was prepared …
Source: https://www.wrexham.com/news/new-prison-will-be-called-hmp-berwyn-107871.html Wrexham’s new Category B and C prison will be named HMP Berwyn. Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Communities and Partnerships, said: “I welcome the announcement on the name of the new prison, and I’m especially pleased that …
Source: http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-government-considering-british-guantanamo-convicted-terrorists-2104011679 Counter-extremism expert warns proposal, which has alarmed prison officials, could allow Islamic State to establish command structure in UK David Cameron promised major changes to the prison system during a visit to a prison in Rugby, central England …
Source: http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-government-considering-british-guantanamo-convicted-terrorists-2104011679 Counter-extremism expert warns proposal, which has alarmed prison officials, could allow Islamic State to establish command structure in UK David Cameron promised major changes to the prison system during a visit to a prison in Rugby, central England …
Source: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/feb/13/young-offenders-institution-restraint-injuries Minister reveals number of injuries during restraint is almost five times higher than Youth Justice Board figure Adam Rickwood hanged himself after being restrained in a secure training centre. Photograph: Christopher Thomond Mark Townsend and Eric Allison Saturday …
Source: http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/wrexham-prison-cost-north-wales-10872152 The UK Government has been urged to pick up the bill for extra costs linked to Britain’s biggest super-prison coming to Wrexham. North Wales Police expects to face staffing costs of £147,000 a year as a result of …
