Richard Rowley
@richarowley.bsky.social
Criminal justice professional. Deputy Chief Executive at Working Chance and retired chef.
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My revised summary of the new MoJ Ministerial line-up including both new Justice Sec David Lammy & Baroness Levitt, a long-time Starmer ally
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www.russellwebster.com/the-new-just...
The new Justice Ministerial line-up
MoJ Ministerial Team updated 7 September 2025
www.russellwebster.com
September 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
My revised summary of the new MoJ Ministerial line-up including both new Justice Sec David Lammy & Baroness Levitt, a long-time Starmer ally
www.russellwebster.com/the-new-just...
www.russellwebster.com/the-new-just...
We’ve had opportunities to impact on prison populations in the past, I remember Ken Clarke’s ‘rehabilitation revolution’ well. Let’s see what happens this time around… observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Starmer backs radical reform as jail population doubles and cell space runs out | The Observer
Increasingly long sentences have left the service on its knees. Now a raft of solutions will be unveiled to tackle a growing crisis
observer.co.uk
May 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
We’ve had opportunities to impact on prison populations in the past, I remember Ken Clarke’s ‘rehabilitation revolution’ well. Let’s see what happens this time around… observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Expect to read many news headlines about sentencing and prisons in the next few days.
We're here to help. Please share our article, which cuts through the jargon and explains how longer sentences have contributed to the prison capacity crisis: howardleague.org/what-is-sent...
We're here to help. Please share our article, which cuts through the jargon and explains how longer sentences have contributed to the prison capacity crisis: howardleague.org/what-is-sent...
May 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Expect to read many news headlines about sentencing and prisons in the next few days.
We're here to help. Please share our article, which cuts through the jargon and explains how longer sentences have contributed to the prison capacity crisis: howardleague.org/what-is-sent...
We're here to help. Please share our article, which cuts through the jargon and explains how longer sentences have contributed to the prison capacity crisis: howardleague.org/what-is-sent...
“If we don’t do anything now, we risk a total breakdown in law and order” says Justice Secretary www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #prison
Jail time for recalled offenders to be limited to free up prison places
UK justice secretary also announces plans for three new jails amid overcrowding crisis in England and Wales
www.theguardian.com
May 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
“If we don’t do anything now, we risk a total breakdown in law and order” says Justice Secretary www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #prison
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Trauma affects nearly everyone who enters the criminal justice system. But how can we address such a far-reaching issue?
Our new blueprint offers practical guidance to help criminal court practitioners implement trauma-informed practices and break cycles of harm. ⤵️
Our new blueprint offers practical guidance to help criminal court practitioners implement trauma-informed practices and break cycles of harm. ⤵️
Trauma-Informed Practices for Criminal Courts: A Blueprint for Implementation - Center for Justice Innovation
www.innovatingjustice.org
May 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Trauma affects nearly everyone who enters the criminal justice system. But how can we address such a far-reaching issue?
Our new blueprint offers practical guidance to help criminal court practitioners implement trauma-informed practices and break cycles of harm. ⤵️
Our new blueprint offers practical guidance to help criminal court practitioners implement trauma-informed practices and break cycles of harm. ⤵️
May 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Game on mate 💪🏻@mikewp.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Game on mate 💪🏻@mikewp.bsky.social
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Four in ten who took their lives in prison were denied adequate healthcare: “These figures show the tragic results of a prison system stretched too far” - @andrewjamesneilson.bsky.social: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Four in ten who took their lives in prison were denied adequate healthcare
Exclusive: The scale of prison neglect uncovered as figures show almost half of prisoners who took their own lives didn’t get the care they are entitled to
www.independent.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Four in ten who took their lives in prison were denied adequate healthcare: “These figures show the tragic results of a prison system stretched too far” - @andrewjamesneilson.bsky.social: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
The author asks a very good question! Prison is absolutely not a place of safety for women. You could argue that the system is indeed broken, but with the introduction of the Women’s Justice Board, surely now is the time to really start to embed change? www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Why are women still being sent to prison as ‘a place of safety’? | Eva Wiseman
Reports are revealing the true harm done by incarcerating women under the guise of protecting them, writes Eva Wiseman
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The author asks a very good question! Prison is absolutely not a place of safety for women. You could argue that the system is indeed broken, but with the introduction of the Women’s Justice Board, surely now is the time to really start to embed change? www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
A great article that recognises the size of the task ahead, but also highlights that we have a Minister that genuinely believes he can make positive change if given the time.
www.thetimes.com/article/d6e9...
www.thetimes.com/article/d6e9...
James Timpson: the prisons minister who employs ex-offenders
James Timpson’s parents took in foster children and he gives jobs to former criminals in his family business. Now he wants the government to do the same
www.thetimes.com
February 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
A great article that recognises the size of the task ahead, but also highlights that we have a Minister that genuinely believes he can make positive change if given the time.
www.thetimes.com/article/d6e9...
www.thetimes.com/article/d6e9...
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We’re so pleased to share with you our brand new FairChecks short film, highlighting the experiences of those facing the life-long barrier of a criminal…
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January 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
“We would like to get to a stage where we can close a women’s prison.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Prisons minister aims to close one women’s jail in England and Wales
Exclusive: Timpson says government plans to reverse rise in female inmates and use alternative forms of punishment
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
“We would like to get to a stage where we can close a women’s prison.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
January 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
A perfectly cooked homemade loaf, absolutely a #GoodNewsSaturday #HappyWeekend
January 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A perfectly cooked homemade loaf, absolutely a #GoodNewsSaturday #HappyWeekend
January 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Punchy article by @POAnatchair Mark Fairhurst on the terrible state of our prisons
“Do we risk ending up with ‘Tainted Timpson’ to join ‘Failing Grayling’... Minister Timpson... needs to stop listening to the people who drove our jails into a ditch”
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/our-...
“Do we risk ending up with ‘Tainted Timpson’ to join ‘Failing Grayling’... Minister Timpson... needs to stop listening to the people who drove our jails into a ditch”
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/our-...
Our squalid jails are a national scandal
With privatisation badly failing prisoners and staff, MARK FAIRHURST insists Labour must stick to its insourcing pledge and bring prison maintenance back in-house
morningstaronline.co.uk
December 29, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Punchy article by @POAnatchair Mark Fairhurst on the terrible state of our prisons
“Do we risk ending up with ‘Tainted Timpson’ to join ‘Failing Grayling’... Minister Timpson... needs to stop listening to the people who drove our jails into a ditch”
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/our-...
“Do we risk ending up with ‘Tainted Timpson’ to join ‘Failing Grayling’... Minister Timpson... needs to stop listening to the people who drove our jails into a ditch”
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/our-...
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“The government seem happy to hide behind the Parole Board when it suits them, but to ignore their advice when it doesn’t”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Ministers block 128 on indefinite jail terms from moving to open conditions
Exclusive: The British government refused to allow IPP prisoners to progress to an open prison in 61 per cent of cases over the past 12 months, figures show
www.independent.co.uk
December 29, 2024 at 10:04 AM
“The government seem happy to hide behind the Parole Board when it suits them, but to ignore their advice when it doesn’t”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
My happy place in the kitchen with the kids, making almond snowball biscuits. #GoodNewsSaturday
December 21, 2024 at 4:11 PM
My happy place in the kitchen with the kids, making almond snowball biscuits. #GoodNewsSaturday
First attempt at Chicken Ruby from the Dishoom cookbook, definitely a #GoodNewsSaturday
December 7, 2024 at 7:31 PM
First attempt at Chicken Ruby from the Dishoom cookbook, definitely a #GoodNewsSaturday