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Responding to the IMB Report on HMP Pentonville

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The most recent IMB Report on HMP Pentonville reveals the distressing reality of life for people inside a prison system on the brink of collapse. It is of serious concern that the widespread and systemic failures documented in this report are inhibiting efforts to rehabilitate people in prison. Read our full comment.

Understanding your criminal record; what you need to know

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Whether you’re applying for a job, travelling, or looking for somewhere to live, knowing what’s on your criminal record and what you may need to disclose is important. So, let’s break it down—what exactly gets recorded, how long it stays there, and why it all matters.

Responding to the recent IMB Report on HMP Hindley YOI

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“The latest IMB Report on HMP Hindley YOI reveals alarming deficits in basic safety measures, mental health support, and rehabilitation programmes for the children and adults imprisoned there. The issues highlighted include, rampant drug use, soaring rates of violence and overcrowding which reflect concerning trends we are seeing in prisons across the country”

Response to HM Chief Inspector of Prisons annual report

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This week’s report from HM Chief Inspector of Prisons is a damning indictment of a prison system on its knees. This is a system that is failing in its most basic duty, to keep people safe from harm. Efforts to rehabilitate and prepare prison-leavers for release have been struggling under the weight of decades of under-investment, overcrowding and poor long-term planning.