Prisons23 Oct 2025Welsh-speaking inmates 'told to speak English' in prisonEx-inmates say Welsh speakers were made to use English at Wales' biggest prison.23 Oct 202522 Oct 2025Attempted murderer absconds from open prisonPolice say Osei Kuffour is known to frequent east London and should not be approached.22 Oct 202521 Oct 2025Thousands of criminals could be released early under government sentencing reform, Tories sayThe party has proposed changes to the Sentencing Bill to ensure serious offenders stay locked up for longer.21 Oct 202521 Oct 2025Prison criticised over high suicide rate and drugsInspectors tell bosses at HMP Leeds to take "immediate action" over several concerns at the jail.21 Oct 202520 Oct 2025Prison officer and inmate in court over relationshipA 19-year-old prison officer allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 30-year-old inmate.20 Oct 202517 Oct 2025Two people charged with prison smuggling offencesA man and a woman are due to appear in court on Monday on charges relating to two jails.17 Oct 202517 Oct 2025High radon levels at prison found 13 years earlierThe government had said high levels were first found in 2020 but a letter shows some from 2007.17 Oct 202515 Oct 2025Homeless prisoner died the day after early releaseRelease planning for Richard Cosgrove "was undoubtedly rushed", the prisons ombudsman has said.15 Oct 202515 Oct 2025HMP Wandsworth slowly improves after cash boostStaff absence and insufficient training were identified as contributing to the prison's problems.15 Oct 2025...
