The Government is expected to announce “Clare’s Law” pilot schemes today that will give women the right to ask police about a partner’s history.
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‘Shocking’ despair of women’s prisons
Thursday, March 1st, 2012The way women are treated in prisons will leave the country “aghast and ashamed” in years to come, according to prisons chief Nick Hardwick, who said the terrible levels of self-mutilation and despair in one unit “kept me awake at night”.
Jail chief warns on inmate rise
Monday, February 27th, 2012The rising pressure on prisons from budget cuts and increasing numbers can not go on indefinitely, the Chief Inspector of Prisons has warned.
Fourth inquest opens into Australian Dingo case
Friday, February 24th, 2012A coroner today opened Australia’s fourth inquest into the most notorious and bitterly controversial legal drama in the nation’s history: the 1980 death of a nine-week-old baby whose parents say was taken by a dingo from her tent in the Australian Outback.
Campaign helps prisoners’ children
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012Children who are left behind when a parent is sent to prison are to be supported by a new campaign.
‘Payment by results’ scheme launched to help youngsters
Sunday, February 19th, 2012Essex County Council has announced it will launch the first local authority ‘payment by results’ social impact bond in an effort to help finance work with youngsters at risk of going into care or custody.
Kids charity teams up with criminal defence team
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012Young people who are at risk of re-entering the criminal justice system due to social problems will get extra support following a new charity partnership.
Financial Freedom: Could your bright idea win you a cash prize?
Friday, February 10th, 2012Financial Mail on Sunday has launched a competition for women in prison and female ex-offenders with business ideas, the Fresh Start Award.
