Prisons minister says more women should be diverted away from jail – and new board aims to bring about that change ...

“Women are spending prolonged periods locked in their cells, and use of force is too often deployed as a response to prisoner ...

A volunteer said it was "quite monumental going from prison to Parliament" after speaking about her experience in the prison system. Charlie Herd was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison in ...

Two female prison officers took part in a special rugby match in advance of International Women’s Day on 8 March. The match was played at Newbold-on-Avon rugby club, which is close to the town of ...

About a quarter of prison places are unsafe, Ministry of Justice admits ...