Rob Jones
robdjones.bsky.social
Rob Jones
@robdjones.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in the Welsh Criminal Justice System at Cardiff University

Prisons | Devolution | Prisoner Rights | Welsh Criminal Justice
Reposted by Rob Jones
We’ll continue to share articles from the special issue as and when they’re published. Diolch!
July 18, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Reposted by Rob Jones
Renzulli finds various shortcomings, and calls for: 1) the expansion of HMIP's powers; 2) a beefed up UK National Preventative Mechanism, with a statutory basis.

These reforms, she argues, would create a more effective Inspectorate and help to ensure that OPCAT’s purpose is realised.
July 18, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Reposted by Rob Jones
The paper evaluates the powers and functions of HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) against the UK’s obligations under the UN Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT).
July 18, 2025 at 7:41 AM