Plans would see parts of estate converted but campaigners warn it just ‘moves the crisis from one part to another’

This guide explains what the Sentencing Act 2026 means for people in prison and on licence, focusing on the changes most likely to affect adults in custody.

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Exclusive: The shocking new data comes as Andy Burnham grapples with a growing prisons capacity crisis, raising fears over what will happen if more inmates need to be moved from toxic sites

Commenting on the call by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for assessments in police custody to prevent seriously mentally ill people ending up in prison today (5 August), Pia Sinha, chief executive of t...

Commenting on the announcement that Lord Timpson has resigned as Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, Pia Sinha chief executive of the Prison Reform Trust, said: “We are ...

Electronic monitoring is a useful tool, but not a substitute for a properly resourced probation and rehabilitation system

These are conditions more readily associated with Dickensian Britain than a 21st-century prison system in one of the world's wealthiest countries

The announcement of an independent review is an opportunity to examine the deep-rooted challenges facing our prisons

New tool to monitor prisoner experiences highlights how relationships, opportunity and purpose support wellbeing, rehabilitation and reintegration.

Dr Laura Janes KC (Hon) examines three existing legal measures to reduce the “stain” of the IPP sentence.

Commenting on the findings of the Independent Monitoring Boards 2025 national annual report published today (10 June), Pia Sinha, chief executive of the Prison Reform Trust, said: “This report underli...

Commenting on today’s report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons on conditions at HMP Woodhill, Pia Sinha, chief executive of the Prison Reform Trust, said: “Today’s findings by HM Chief Inspector of Pri...

Explore trends, compare figures and hover over charts to dig deeper, with trusted data on prisons in England and Wales and the people held in them.

Explore trends, compare figures and hover over charts to dig deeper, with trusted data on prisons and the people held in them.

Releases in error expose chronic prison staffing and system failures in our justice system

Urgent notifications appear to have become the new way for the Prison Service to prioritise resources within their crumbling estate.

Most dangerous offenders on probation will now be watched more closely, says government

Report reveals repeated missed chances to involve families, despite their key role in safer, more successful rehabilitation.

Prisons minister says more women should be diverted away from jail – and new board aims to bring about that change

New funding signals renewed commitment from the government to addressing the root causes of offending by women

Lost or damaged property erodes trust and creates extra work for already stretched staff. Read our full response to the report.

PRT supports homicide law reform and a three-tier model, but urges safeguards to prevent unintended outcomes and ensure fair sentencing.

Thinking Long-Term: Insights on Collaborating with Those Impacted by Long-Term Imprisonment to Shape Policies That Affect Them

Simon, mentored by The Prison Phoenix Trust, has been recognised in the Prison Reform Trust’s Hope and Fulfilment Awards for bringing yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness to others in prison. His story…

PRT Building Futures report on the experiences of serving a long prison sentence in Scotland

Report calls for fairer, more accountable sentence progression that supports personal development and timely release for long-term prisoners in Scotland

Read our briefing on the Sentencing Bill, outlining key reforms, concerns, and the action needed to reduce prison overcrowding

David Lammy’s appointment comes at a critical moment, as the Sentencing Bill begins its journey through Parliament