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We need an overhaul of how women are treated in the criminal justice system
'Each year, 12,000 women are imprisoned in the UK, many serving short sentences for non-violent offences'.
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Where is the logic in restricting prisoners’ access to exercise?
The Mail reports today that the government is to "end the cushy life in prison" for British inmates, who will apparently be denied access to television and the gym. "Instead offenders will start their life behind bars adhering to a spartan regime, wearing prison uniform and having to earn any perks," the Mail adds.
Reoffending is being fuelled by ex-prisoner homelessness
Britain is rapidly becoming much more peaceful. In case you haven’t already noticed, it is now official. This is great news; but for some these numbers will be small comfort. As usual, headline figures mask the experiences at the individual and neighbourhood level.
The “bang ’em up” brigade’s calls for longer prison sentences ignores the evidence
Andrew Neilson, is the director of campaigns at the Howard League, rebuts the latest right-wing claims on longer prison sentences deterring crime.
“They are rebelling against society because they feel they haven’t got any options”
The Spirit Level ties income inequality to social problems; here, an ex-young offender argues youth crime is typically a response to material deprivation.
Breaking the silence: Why business must come to terms with mental health problems
One in four people suffer mental health problems throughout their lives - it’s time for business to act, supporting employees rather than simply firing them.