Former ISIS bride says she may have been victim of traffickers

Special rapporteurs say handling of prisoners raises questions over UK’s obligations under human rights laws

Letters: Dr David Nicholl and Dr John Kalk discuss medical ethics in relation to the care of prisoners on hunger strike, and Dr Jonathan Fluxman calls on Labour to act now before the worst happens

Two other people held on suspicion of criminal damage after protest at insurance company’s offices

A third individual on remand for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group has ended a hunger strike after 49 days.

PCS is deeply concerned about the developing situation facing eight pro-Palestinian prisoners on remand who are currently on hunger strike.

A 17-year-old girl was hired by the Ministry of Justice to work as a prison officer at HMP Erlestoke – despite a rule saying that no-one under 18 can do the job. The recruitment of officers is hand…

System introduced in 2012 across England and Wales has faced criticism from police chiefs

The Sentencing Bill is a government bill that started in the House of Commons. It received its first reading in the House of Lords on 30 October 2025 and is scheduled to have its second reading in the...

Nearly 50 backbenchers write to business secretary over potential costs and legal ‘minefield’ of upcoming guidance

The National Audit Office finds that since reunification, probation performance has declined, with significant staffing shortfalls and high workloads.

An overview of legislation, guidance and debates related to the policing of protests.

The Sentencing Bill is had its second reading on 16 September 2025 and is scheduled to be read by a Committee of the whole house on the 21 October 2025.

Ex-Conservative ministers denounce Robert Jenrick’s intention to abolish body that develops court guidelines

Exclusive: A complaint being lodged with the UN claims IPP prisoners are being arbitrarily detained, as a bombshell letter proves David Lammy agrees the jail terms are a ‘grave injustice’

Concerns have been raised about how orders for lifelong restriction are being implemented in Scotland.

MoJ Ministerial Team updated 9 September 2025

Apply now for Policy and communications officer. , £35,266 per year, find a career with meaning today

Justice and Home Affairs Committee

Peer opposed banning group and says fellow Labour peers and MPs are regretting proscription

The prisons crisis is symptomatic of a dysfunctional system that is defeating these ministers as badly as those before them, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

A prison custody officer who was sacked for saying he would not address male-born transgender inmates as 'she' or 'her' has launched legal action against one of the UK's largest security firms.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has instigated a review of historic applications to review IPPs or DPPs imposed on young adults and juvenile offenders.

One woman who was abused by hundreds of men walked into a police interview only to be confronted by an officer she says had raped her since the age of 12

Many men arrested in disorder after the Southport murders had themselves been accused of attacking women. It’s high time police acted on these red flags, says author Joan Smith

Police data indicates overlaps between public violent disorder and domestic violence and abuse

Crime against households and people aged 16 years and over, using data from police recorded crime and the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW).

Abstract. Until recently, El Salvador had one of the world’s highest homicide rates, largely driven by criminal groups. Since 2003, the government attempte