Prisons17 hrs agoParc prison's expansion plans should be paused, say MPsIt is not the right time to expand Parc prison, two years after a spate of deaths, say MPs.17 hrs ago2 days agoDrop in number of violent incidents at prisonAn annual report says one of the altercations led to an inmate needing hospital treatment.2 days ago5 days agoPrison museum to close 'in its current format'Operators say it is not the end for the Peterhead site but "the start of a new chapter".5 days ago5 days agoPrisoner charged with murder of fellow inmateTony Joynes, 47, was found dead in his cell at HMP Garth, near Leyland in Lancashire, in July 2025.5 days ago6 days agoDrugs and phones smuggled into jail, court toldIt is alleged four people conspired to get cannabis, mobile phones and Sim cards into the jail. 6 days ago6 days agoPain-free 'tripod' restraint brought in to Scottish jailsThe Scottish Prison Service (SPS) says the technique will reduce injuries among prison officers and inmates following three pilot schemes.6 days ago7 days agoSex offender jail needs night nurses, report saysA report says medical staff should be on duty overnight at HMP The Verne in Portland, Dorset. 7 days ago7 days agoWatchdog finds care failures after prisoner deathLuke Ashcroft was found unconscious on a segregation unit at HMP Lincoln and later died in hospital.7 days ago8 days agoPrison inspectors find progress but 'systemic obstacles' after suicidesInspectors looked at whether recommendations had been implemented at Scotland's main young offenders institution8 days ago...
