International News
Scotland: Public perceptions of sentencing
19th September 2019
The Scottish Sentencing Council have published new research this month, exploring public attitudes and levels of knowledge of sentencing options in Scotland.
UK: HM Inspectorate of Prisons publishes annual report
9th July 2019
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons has released its annual report on prisons in England and Wales for the year 2018-2019.
ECtHR: Detention conditions and treatment of prisoners
5th July 2019
The European Court of Human Rights has published a factsheet on detention conditions and treatment of prisoners outlines findings of inhuman and/or degrading treatment of prisoners.
UK: Bromley Briefings Summer 2019
24th June 2019
The UK Prison Reform Trust has published the summer 2019 edition of the Bromley Briefings prison fact-file, a comprehensive overview of the current state of prisons in the UK.
UK: Lord Farmer publishes second review on the importance of family ties
18th June 2019
Following his 2017 review on the importance of family ties for men in prison, Lord Farmer has found that healthy relationships are a ‘must have’ when it comes to preventing women from reoffending.
Report of the UN Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice
11th June 2019
The UN Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice has published its thematic report on women deprived of liberty for the 41st session of the Human Rights Council.
UK: Increased temporary release of prisoners leads to reduced reoffending
31st May 2019
Results from a study published by the Ministry of Justice suggest that increased use of release on temporary license before release from prison is associated with reduced offending on release.
Guide to the Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration of Women Prisoners
23rd May 2019
Co-published by Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) and Penal Reform International (PRI), this guide comprises of research into rehabilitation and reintegration practices around the world specifically for women in prison.
Penal Reform International launch Global Prison Trends 2019
21st May 2019
Global Prison Trends 2019 is the fifth edition in PRI’s annual flagship Global Prison Trends series which identifies topical developments and challenges in criminal justice, and prison policy and practice.
Scotland: Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People in Custody
21st May 2019
The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR) has published a review identifying ways to improve the health and wellbeing of young people in custody.
