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The Prison Reform Trust has submitted evidence to the Law Commission’s review of homicide law. We support the proposed three-tier model as a step toward more proportionate sentencing—but call for safeguards to avoid unintended consequences.
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Prison Reform Trust responds to Law Commission’s homicide law review | Prison Reform Trust
PRT supports homicide law reform and a three-tier model, but urges safeguards to prevent unintended outcomes and ensure fair sentencing.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The Prison Reform Trust has submitted evidence to the Law Commission’s review of homicide law. We support the proposed three-tier model as a step toward more proportionate sentencing—but call for safeguards to avoid unintended consequences.
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prison-refor...
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prison-refor...
Our latest briefing on the Sentencing Bill highlights critical reforms to address the prison capacity crisis. While some measures are welcome, concerns remain about earned release, recall, and punitive licence conditions.
Read the full briefing here: prisonreformtrust.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Read the full briefing here: prisonreformtrust.org.uk/wp-content/u...
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Our latest briefing on the Sentencing Bill highlights critical reforms to address the prison capacity crisis. While some measures are welcome, concerns remain about earned release, recall, and punitive licence conditions.
Read the full briefing here: prisonreformtrust.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Read the full briefing here: prisonreformtrust.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Join us for an evening of choral music, carols, and guest speakers, followed by a glass of wine and a mince pie. A chance for PRT friends and supporters to gather, celebrate and reflect on our shared goals for prison reform
Book your tickets here: prisonreformtrust2.beaconforms.com/form/f7e01cdc
Book your tickets here: prisonreformtrust2.beaconforms.com/form/f7e01cdc
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Join us for an evening of choral music, carols, and guest speakers, followed by a glass of wine and a mince pie. A chance for PRT friends and supporters to gather, celebrate and reflect on our shared goals for prison reform
Book your tickets here: prisonreformtrust2.beaconforms.com/form/f7e01cdc
Book your tickets here: prisonreformtrust2.beaconforms.com/form/f7e01cdc
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Join us for Building Futures – a full-day event exploring long-term imprisonment, hosted by @prtuk.bsky.social & @criminologyuom.bsky.social. Hear lived experiences, watch the Rye Hill Parole Film & shape future reform.
📅 5 Nov | 🕘 9am–5pm
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📅 5 Nov | 🕘 9am–5pm
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#PrisonReform #UoM
Building Futures - Prison Reform Trust Conference 2025
Thinking Long-Term: Insights on Collaborating with Those Impacted by Long-Term Imprisonment to Shape Policies That Affect Them
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October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join us for Building Futures – a full-day event exploring long-term imprisonment, hosted by @prtuk.bsky.social & @criminologyuom.bsky.social. Hear lived experiences, watch the Rye Hill Parole Film & shape future reform.
📅 5 Nov | 🕘 9am–5pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk...
#PrisonReform #UoM
📅 5 Nov | 🕘 9am–5pm
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk...
#PrisonReform #UoM
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🙏 Congratulations to Simon, winner of a @prtuk.bsky.social Hope & Fulfilment Award!
Supported by The Prison Phoenix Trust, Simon inspires others in prison through yoga, breathwork & compassion.
🌿 Read his story: www.theppt.org.uk/2025/11/04/s...
#PrisonReform #YogaInPrison
Supported by The Prison Phoenix Trust, Simon inspires others in prison through yoga, breathwork & compassion.
🌿 Read his story: www.theppt.org.uk/2025/11/04/s...
#PrisonReform #YogaInPrison
Simon Wins Hope and Fulfilment Award for Helping Others Through Yoga in Prison
Simon, mentored by The Prison Phoenix Trust, has been recognised in the Prison Reform Trust’s Hope and Fulfilment Awards for bringing yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness to others in prison. His story…
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November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🙏 Congratulations to Simon, winner of a @prtuk.bsky.social Hope & Fulfilment Award!
Supported by The Prison Phoenix Trust, Simon inspires others in prison through yoga, breathwork & compassion.
🌿 Read his story: www.theppt.org.uk/2025/11/04/s...
#PrisonReform #YogaInPrison
Supported by The Prison Phoenix Trust, Simon inspires others in prison through yoga, breathwork & compassion.
🌿 Read his story: www.theppt.org.uk/2025/11/04/s...
#PrisonReform #YogaInPrison
The Prison Reform Trust was delighted to host an event celebrating the achievements of the winners and commendees of its inaugural Hope and Fulfilment awards.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The Prison Reform Trust was delighted to host an event celebrating the achievements of the winners and commendees of its inaugural Hope and Fulfilment awards.
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prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-hosts-aw...
A really important analysis of the significant challenges facing the government in turning our ailing criminal justice system around.
🔴 Prisons report — www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
🔴 Overview report — www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
🔴 Prisons report — www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
🔴 Overview report — www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
NEW REPORT Criminal justice is coming apart at the seams. Police, criminal courts & prisons can’t cope with the level of demand and performance keeps spiralling downwards. Early positive steps from the government won't be enough to turn things around
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Performance Tracker 2025: Criminal justice system | Institute for Government
The government must act to avoid the justice system returning to the crisis point seen when Labour entered office, or worse.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM
A really important analysis of the significant challenges facing the government in turning our ailing criminal justice system around.
🔴 Prisons report — www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
🔴 Overview report — www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
🔴 Prisons report — www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
🔴 Overview report — www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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The pathway through a very long-term sentence in a Scottish prison
@prtuk.bsky.social Building Futures report on the experiences of serving a long prison sentence in Scotland
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@prtuk.bsky.social Building Futures report on the experiences of serving a long prison sentence in Scotland
www.russellwebster.com/the-pathway-...
The pathway through a very long-term sentence in a Scottish prison
PRT Building Futures report on the experiences of serving a long prison sentence in Scotland
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October 6, 2025 at 5:29 AM
The pathway through a very long-term sentence in a Scottish prison
@prtuk.bsky.social Building Futures report on the experiences of serving a long prison sentence in Scotland
www.russellwebster.com/the-pathway-...
@prtuk.bsky.social Building Futures report on the experiences of serving a long prison sentence in Scotland
www.russellwebster.com/the-pathway-...
Our new report out today, calls for fairer, more accountable sentence progression that supports personal development and timely release for long-term prisoners in Scotland.
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A deficit in trust and lengthy delays in sentence progression are leaving long-term prisoners in Scotland without hope | Prison Reform Trust
Report calls for fairer, more accountable sentence progression that supports personal development and timely release for long-term prisoners in Scotland
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September 26, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Our new report out today, calls for fairer, more accountable sentence progression that supports personal development and timely release for long-term prisoners in Scotland.
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prisonreformtrust.org.uk/a-deficit-in...
With prisons at breaking point, the Sentencing Bill is a vital chance to cut ineffective short sentences and invest in community solutions. Our latest briefing sets out what’s good, what’s concerning, and what’s missing: prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-briefing...
PRT briefing on the Sentencing Bill | Prison Reform Trust
Read our briefing on the Sentencing Bill, outlining key reforms, concerns, and the action needed to reduce prison overcrowding
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September 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
With prisons at breaking point, the Sentencing Bill is a vital chance to cut ineffective short sentences and invest in community solutions. Our latest briefing sets out what’s good, what’s concerning, and what’s missing: prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-briefing...
David Lammy's appointment as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice comes at a critical moment for reform. Read our full response in the link below.
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PRT comment: David Lammy appointed as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice | Prison Reform Trust
David Lammy’s appointment comes at a critical moment, as the Sentencing Bill begins its journey through Parliament
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September 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
David Lammy's appointment as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice comes at a critical moment for reform. Read our full response in the link below.
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Acutely mentally unwell women face delayed psychiatric treatment at HMP Downview, a new report from the IMB reveals.
Read the full report below ⬇️
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Read the full report below ⬇️
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Acutely mentally unwell women face delayed psychiatric treatment at HMP Downview - Independent Monitoring Boards
Women at HMP/YOI Downview who are acutely mentally unwell face lengthy delays when awaiting transfer to psychiatric units. In its
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September 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Acutely mentally unwell women face delayed psychiatric treatment at HMP Downview, a new report from the IMB reveals.
Read the full report below ⬇️
imb.org.uk/news/acutely...
Read the full report below ⬇️
imb.org.uk/news/acutely...
Today sees the long awaited publication of the Sentencing Bill. It offers an opportunity to begin to restore our justice system to a more proportionate, sustainable, and effective footing.
Read our full response in the link below.
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Read our full response in the link below.
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PRT comment: Publication of the Sentencing Bill | Prison Reform Trust
The Sentencing Bill offers a path to lasting reform — if its supported with the necessary resources to suceed.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Today sees the long awaited publication of the Sentencing Bill. It offers an opportunity to begin to restore our justice system to a more proportionate, sustainable, and effective footing.
Read our full response in the link below.
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-comment-...
Read our full response in the link below.
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-comment-...
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Barriers to reintegration faced by people released from long prison sentences
@prtuk.bsky.social highlights the need for enhanced support and policy reform for people released from long-term prison sentences.
www.russellwebster.com/barriers-to-...
@prtuk.bsky.social highlights the need for enhanced support and policy reform for people released from long-term prison sentences.
www.russellwebster.com/barriers-to-...
Barriers to reintegration faced by people released from long prison sentences
Prison Reform Trust highlights the need for enhanced support and policy reform for people released from long-term prison sentences.
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September 1, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Barriers to reintegration faced by people released from long prison sentences
@prtuk.bsky.social highlights the need for enhanced support and policy reform for people released from long-term prison sentences.
www.russellwebster.com/barriers-to-...
@prtuk.bsky.social highlights the need for enhanced support and policy reform for people released from long-term prison sentences.
www.russellwebster.com/barriers-to-...
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🚨I'm very excited to announce the launch of my report: Release from long-term imprisonment. This report is based on a new empirical study I conducted last year into the release experiences of people who have served very long prison sentences.
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August 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🚨I'm very excited to announce the launch of my report: Release from long-term imprisonment. This report is based on a new empirical study I conducted last year into the release experiences of people who have served very long prison sentences.
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prisonreformtrust.org.uk/publication/...
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Prisoners freed from IPPs and other long-term sentences are dogged by stigma and feel “set up to fail” on their release, with an “overwhelming” threat of recall if they fail to comply with complex license conditions, report by @prtuk.bsky.social warns
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IPP prisoners are dogged by stigma and ‘set up to fail’ on release, report warns
Exclusive: Prisoners have revealed their struggle to find housing and employment while living under an ‘overwhelming’ threat of recall
www.independent.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Prisoners freed from IPPs and other long-term sentences are dogged by stigma and feel “set up to fail” on their release, with an “overwhelming” threat of recall if they fail to comply with complex license conditions, report by @prtuk.bsky.social warns
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
NEW REPORT: PRT's new report 'Release from long-term imprisonment', published today, highlights the significant barriers to reintegration faced by long-term prisoners on release.
August 29, 2025 at 6:47 AM
NEW REPORT: PRT's new report 'Release from long-term imprisonment', published today, highlights the significant barriers to reintegration faced by long-term prisoners on release.
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HMYOI Feltham: violence declining but still the highest of any prison in the country.
Read the inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm...
And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/report-...
See the healthy prison scores:
Read the inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm...
And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/report-...
See the healthy prison scores:
August 26, 2025 at 7:36 AM
HMYOI Feltham: violence declining but still the highest of any prison in the country.
Read the inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm...
And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/report-...
See the healthy prison scores:
Read the inspection report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk?post_type=hm...
And the press notice: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/report-...
See the healthy prison scores:
Labour to abolish most short prison sentences in England and Wales ⬇️
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Labour to abolish most short prison sentences in England and Wales
Exclusive: Legislation that will include Texas-style scheme to shorten jail time expected to be rolled out this year
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August 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Labour to abolish most short prison sentences in England and Wales ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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PRT Associate Sarah Beresford has written a blog explaining some recent adaptations to the Child Impact Assessment resources.
You can read the full blog here ⬇️
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You can read the full blog here ⬇️
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August 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
PRT Associate Sarah Beresford has written a blog explaining some recent adaptations to the Child Impact Assessment resources.
You can read the full blog here ⬇️
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/relationship...
You can read the full blog here ⬇️
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/relationship...
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Our guest preacher this morning was Edward Smyth from @prtuk.bsky.social. Thank you Edward!
August 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Our guest preacher this morning was Edward Smyth from @prtuk.bsky.social. Thank you Edward!
Dame Anne Owers' report, out today, doesn’t pull any punches. It lays bare the systemic failures behind repeated prison capacity crises. We cannot afford to indulge in the fantasy that building more prisons will solve this crisis — history shows it won’t.
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PRT comment: Independent review of prison capacity | Prison Reform Trust
This report must be a wake-up call. We cannot afford to indulge in the fantasy that building more prisons will solve this crisis — history shows it won’t.
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August 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Dame Anne Owers' report, out today, doesn’t pull any punches. It lays bare the systemic failures behind repeated prison capacity crises. We cannot afford to indulge in the fantasy that building more prisons will solve this crisis — history shows it won’t.
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-comment-...
prisonreformtrust.org.uk/prt-comment-...
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Prison and probation performance continues to nose-dive
MoJ statistics show full extent of prison and probation crises
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MoJ statistics show full extent of prison and probation crises
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Prison and probation performance continues to nose-dive
MoJ statistics show full extent of prison and probation crises
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August 4, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Prison and probation performance continues to nose-dive
MoJ statistics show full extent of prison and probation crises
www.russellwebster.com/prison-and-p...
MoJ statistics show full extent of prison and probation crises
www.russellwebster.com/prison-and-p...
Miscarriage of justice watchdog investigates cases of 175 people handed abolished indefinite jail terms www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Watchdog investigates cases of 175 people handed abolished indefinite jail terms
Eight out of 12 cases sent to the Court of Appeal have resulted in controversial IPP and DPP jail terms being quashed, reduced or substituted
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August 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Miscarriage of justice watchdog investigates cases of 175 people handed abolished indefinite jail terms www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Senior judges reveal regret at handing out ‘unfair’ indefinite jail terms and call for scandal to be ‘put right’ www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Judges reveal regret at handing out indefinite jail terms and call for end to scandal
Exclusive: ‘I have been a part of the system that is wrong. I feel that I ought to be part of the system to put it right,’ says one judge who backs proposals to help those trapped under the ‘unfair’ s...
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August 4, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Senior judges reveal regret at handing out ‘unfair’ indefinite jail terms and call for scandal to be ‘put right’ www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...