NPM Chair Wendy Sinclair looks forward to seeing NPM-ers in #Cardiff soon! We will discuss key issues in detention in the UK through brilliant expert panels and workshops Find out more about the NPM and our work in our new monthly blog: nationalpreventivemechanism.org.uk/news/blog-addr… #UKNPM15

Sunak wants to remove medical opinion completely from the welfare system. That's what this is about. Don't be fooled by his attempt at a fair-minded tone. unherd.com/2024/04/the-to…

A sensible and welcome take on things from Scottish Prison Service whose frustration is palpable. An abnormally high prison population doesn't help prisoners, prison staff or victims.

Very much looking forward to hearing about this👇 👍🙏

I have serious #HumanRights concerns about United Kingdom’s #RwandaBill. Its adoption by the UK Parliament raises major issues about the rights of #asylum seekers and the #RuleOfLaw. 👉 go.coe.int/oULaG

On Thursday, all 5 UK NPM Chairs past and present will be in the same room to share their perspective on the last 15 years, the challenges and achievements experienced as a National Preventive Mechanism since the UK ratified #OPCAT in 2009 nationalpreventivemechanism.org.uk/news/blog-addr… #UKNPM15

So proud of everyone involved in getting this bill passed! Such a great achievement and the next step in getting it right for all children in conflict with the law. 💪

Until the Children’s Care and Justice Bill is enacted, this info sheet gives advice on alternatives to YOI for children under 18. - cycj.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

It’s politics I suppose - but the crisis was called by the Chief Inspector of Prisons. The response of the Scottish Government might be belated - but if our prisons are full then letting some people out early seems like the only answer

Tomorrow we will publish our thematic report on prisoner progression. There are a number of recommendations, but the key point is that the whole system is currently not meeting the needs of Scottish Prison Service and is therefore in urgent need of re-evaluation and further investment.

See my comment on the Scottish Government’s Public Consultation on Policy Proposals relative to the Children’s Hearings Redesign published today

Chief Executive Amanda Stewart alongside Justice NI Minister Naomi Long MLA and Chief Inspector Jacqui Durkin Criminal Justice Inspection NI at todays Belfast Pride Village.

Lovely to see Nicola Sturgeon at Scottish Parliament today and chat about supporting young people across Glasgow and Scotland to thrive! Kirsten Urquhart

'Inside Barlinnie' is a 3-part series that explores the experiences of current and former staff & prisoners, as well as delving into a dark history of hangings, riots and escapes that have shaped the prison for over a century. A must see! Catch it on iplayer from tomorrow!

🧵Tonight our CEO Nancy Loucks Kenny speaks to BBC Scotland about the statement Angela Constance provided at Scottish Parliament this afternoon on early release for people in prison. Overcrowding serves no one and it has implications that stretch beyond prison walls, impacting families left behind

Cracking video well worth some time to watch outlining things you need to know about prison sentencing...

Jim Watson It is so much more complex than people imagine. But the mainstream media only communicate in soundbites and sensationalism. Good to see something more informative and not focusing only on punishing bad people. They are us.

We have previously asked that hours out of cell are published. What scant info has been shared shows that it varies enormously by prison. This is a worrying development. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…