MoJ announces prison building programme

23 March 2017

The Justice Secretary unveiled plans for four new prisons in Yorkshire, Wigan, Rochester and Port Talbot. The new prisons will provide an additional 5,000 prison places.

CJA News

Peter Clarke addresses CJA members
20 July 2017
Peter Clarke, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, spoke at the latest CJA Members Meeting on 6 July. He highlighted the continuing … Continued
No respect: Young BAME men, the police and stop and search
29 June 2017
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Policy Officer – Criminal Justice Alliance
14 June 2017
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Policy News

New Lord Chief Justice
17 July 2017
Following the retirement of Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, Sir Ian Burnett has been appointed the new Lord Chief Justice. He was … Continued
Queen’s Speech 2017
23 June 2017
On Wednesday the Queen delivered to both Houses of Parliament a speech outlining the Government’s proposed legislative programme for the … Continued
HMP Wandsworth loses reform prison status
8 June 2017
The Prison Officers’ Association has confirmed that Wandsworth has lost its reform status. This follows the departure of Ian Bickers … Continued