"It is absolutely clear that prisoners should continue to be detained unless it can be demonstrated they no longer present a risk of further serious offending." 👇 Watch Minister @DamianHinds discuss the future of the Parole Board earlier this morning. https://t.co/RKvkQXIeg2
Up to £26.2 million in funding will be given to specialist rape and sexual abuse charities across England and Wales, to provide vital support for survivors. Applications for the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund are now open, find out more: https://t.co/kjscnIwmxT https://t.co/GKhpaRJ164
We’ve spared thousands of families the stress & cost of long, bitter court battles by handing out over 13,500 mediation vouchers. Today starts #FamilyMediationWeek – for more information on how mediation can help separating families, visit: https://t.co/qgTlza8zHa https://t.co/YxijhzqX28
Since July 2020, our new X-ray body scanners have stopped a record 28,000 attempts to smuggle contraband into prisons. Clamping down on drugs, phones and weapons behind bars ensures our staff's safety, cuts down re-offending and saves the public money. https://t.co/Ht77azFarp https://t.co/wACUdj46Vd
Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister @dominicraab met with @MarijaPBuric, @CommissionerHR & Síofra O’Leary at the @CoE & @ECHR_CEDH in Strasbourg. They discussed the Bill of Rights & how the int'l community can help investigate Russia’s war crimes in Ukraine 👇 https://t.co/GPpBWjSjQm
We’re making it even harder to bring contraband into our prisons. Continuing our investment into prison security, over 80 high-tech baggage scanners will help get more prisoners off drugs, reduce reoffending behind bars, and keep our streets safe. More: https://t.co/a5su7WZvwZ https://t.co/ZN8hxvyLqQ
News: Deputy Prime Minister @DominicRaab & Dutch Justice & Security Minister @DilanYesilgoz to host major international event to discuss support for the @IntlCrimCourt investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Learn more https://t.co/Sis4rHZxP6 https://t.co/o6q9Ui99Ri
Congratulations to all those recognised in the #NewYearHonours for their work in the justice sector! The New Year Honours award extraordinary people for their commitment and service to the UK. Well done to all those recognised - find the full list here: https://t.co/YUR4P2KurJ https://t.co/6zGn83ShXi
Over the festive period, more than a thousand offenders will wear alcohol tags as part of the Government’s drive to protect the public from drink-fuelled crime. But how do they work? Watch below to find out, and read more about alcohol tags here: https://t.co/8ByoMbWFZe https://t.co/Oy6dJUWVzT
Across the UK, prisoners are working hard to get us ready for Christmas. Many businesses like @MiddletonsYork hire prisoners released on licence, filling staff shortages whilst giving them the skills to get a job and leave crime behind for good. More: https://t.co/VOlcqokwDh https://t.co/rnAma7Bnae