It is almost widely accepted that the UK’s prisons are in a state of crisis. Deaths in custody are at levels completely unjustifiable. Violence – either between… Read more “Want fewer people in prison? Give (ex) convicts a chance! – by Daniel Morriss”
Category: Guest blog
Our System of Injustice – by Charlotte May Henry
Ever heard of Joint Enterprise? Neither had we… I used to say that the 12th March 2014 was the worst day of my life. It was 4pm… Read more “Our System of Injustice – by Charlotte May Henry”
Think prisons are too soft? You wouldn’t treat a dog like this – by Marcus
I am writing this sitting in a car parked outside a UK cat B prison. Having taken my mate’s wife to see her man. I left the… Read more “Think prisons are too soft? You wouldn’t treat a dog like this – by Marcus”
The unintended price for families of imprisoned loved ones – by Sam Hart
I first met Jay about ten years ago. I was teaching English at a prison in Kent and he was one of my star pupils. He had… Read more “The unintended price for families of imprisoned loved ones – by Sam Hart”
You have insufficient credit for ‘Justice’. Please select ‘Justice Lite’ – by Omar Phoenix Khan
Terms and Conditions: Justice Lite. You may experience limited system functionality and delays. Access to technical support and to other Justice users may be limited and may… Read more “You have insufficient credit for ‘Justice’. Please select ‘Justice Lite’ – by Omar Phoenix Khan”
Women in prison: a snapshot – by Lucy Baldwin
A system which fails women Most women are imprisoned for non-violent offences (over 80%) and most women are serving short custodial sentences (over 75%). More than 50%… Read more “Women in prison: a snapshot – by Lucy Baldwin”
From prison to employment: breaking the cycle of reoffending – by Jane Gould
When a former prisoner calls, desperate to find work, you ask for his contact details, and you find he’s sleeping rough in a tent. Not even a… Read more “From prison to employment: breaking the cycle of reoffending – by Jane Gould”
Complexity and Contempt of Court – an anonymous guest blog
This blog was written thanks to the anonymous contribution of someone who experienced the injustices of the legal system in the UK. This article is part of… Read more “Complexity and Contempt of Court – an anonymous guest blog”
Prison and Third Cinema: a much needed perspective – by Deirdre O’Neill
For more on Third Cinema, check out this blog on the Sambiki Saru website. To make a film about prison, prisoners and the ‘justice system’ in this… Read more “Prison and Third Cinema: a much needed perspective – by Deirdre O’Neill”
Crisis in prison: the humanitarian issue we can’t ignore any longer – by Faith Spear
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) are slow to respond when there is any mention of a crisis but swift to punish those that do. Ignoring the crisis…… Read more “Crisis in prison: the humanitarian issue we can’t ignore any longer – by Faith Spear”