UK politicsfromwww.independent.co.uk9 months agoProbation staff shortages threaten to derail plans to safely release prisoners earlyThe probation service faces challenges with severe staff shortages amidst plans to free up prison spaces.
UK politicsfromwww.independent.co.uk9 months agoWould shorter prison sentences spark a crime wave'? Here's what the evidence saysThe Independent Sentencing Review proposes major reforms to address prison overcrowding in England and Wales.
fromwww.theguardian.com10 months agoTexas model cuts costs and prison numbers | LettersCommunity sentences require more resources to constructively challenge offending behavior while keeping convicted individuals in touch with their responsibilities to families and communities.UK politics
UK politicsfromwww.theguardian.com10 months agoJudges told to favour community alternatives over short prison sentencesShort custodial sentences may be replaced with community-based alternatives to alleviate prison overcrowding in England and Wales.