10th January 2007
The importation of illegal drugs into jails has increased over the past five years despite several new to curb the flow, an internal government audit shows.
4th December 2006
New US study by two economists shows that, when controlling for all other factors, the harsher the prison conditions, the more likely the person will re-offend within three years of release.
2nd November 2006
Study finds that almost half of orders are routinely breached by under-18s
2nd November 2006
Research into ASBOs given to young people between January 2004 and January 2005.
25th October 2006
The news media seriously underreport the role alcohol plays in violent crimes, injuries and traffic accidents, according to a new national study.
25th October 2006
Philadelphia Prison Commissioner Leon King will approve a revised condom availability policy after months of negotiation with ACT UP Philadelphia.
18th October 2006
Press release from the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture
21st September 2006
Prisoners will be given harm reduction kits under a controversial new scheme to tackle the spread of HIV and hepatitis C in British jails. They include syringes, swabs, filters and a sharps disposal box.
21st September 2006
The Scottish Prison Service confirmed it was in discussions about possibly introducing harm reduction kits early next year.
8th September 2006
Current and former members of law enforcement in the United States who support drug regulation rather than prohibition.
Respect for rights in the penal system with prison as a last resort.