International News
UK: Voices Unheard - A Study of Irish Travellers in Prison
27th June 2011
A report just published by the Irish Chaplaincy in Britain investigates Irish Travellers' experiences of prison.
UK: Inside Job - Creating a market for real work in prison
13th June 2011
A new report from Policy Exchange outlines how prisoners who work a full 40-hour week could contribute to victim compensation, pay tax and establish a 'resettlement fund' for when they are released.
UK: No Winners - The reality of short term prison sentences
8th June 2011
A new report from the Howard League of Penal Reform and the Prison Governors Association in the UK has found that prisoners prefer short term sentences to community service because they are easier.
UK: 'Reforming Women's Justice' - new report from Women's Justice Taskforce
6th June 2011
A new report from the Women's Justice Taskforce and the Prison Reform Trust includes strong recommendations on how to reform the way in which women's offending is addressed, and makes a strong economic case for change.
Europe: Children of Imprisoned Parents
25th May 2011
A new report highlights the experiences of children of imprisoned parents in the EU.
U.S: Supreme Court orders California to release tens of thousands of prison inmates
24th May 2011
The supreme court in the US has ordered one of the largest prison release orders in the history of the country, reports the 'LA Times'.
UK: Prison Reform Trust report - 'Time Well Spent'
16th May 2011
A new report from the Prison Reform Trust highlights the impact that volunteering and active citizenship have on the prison population.
UK: Ministry of Justice: Compendium of re-offending statistics and analysis
10th May 2011
A new report published today highlights the impact short sentences have on re-offending rates.
US: Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
10th May 2011
The latest analysis from the US Department of State on human rights practices in Ireland.
US Report: Recidivism and the Revolving Door in American Prisons
14th April 2011
A US study has found that four in ten offenders in the US return to state prisons within three years of their release
