#ThePrisonOracle In a closed world, where information is restricted, Knowledge is Power. The fully updated January 2027 Course is now open for enrolment. prisons.org.uk/prisonlaw/ #law #prison #humanrights

#ThePrisonOracle In this month's 40 packed pages we lead with the news that the Justice Secretary Alex Norris has announced action to tackle prison drones and drug use, and help offenders into work and stable accommodation.prisons.org.uk/publications/…

#ThePrisonOracle In this month's 40 packed pages we lead with the news that hundreds more wil remain in prison due to added eligibility exclusions to the Progression Model. prisons.org.uk/publications/…

#ThePrisonOracle In this month's 40 packed pages we lead with the news today that the Progression Model, leading to earlier release for most prisoners, will now start on 1st October but it will exclude dangerous offenders. prisons.org.uk/publications/…

On the day that @andyburnham from my home city of #Manchester becomes Prime Minister, it's good to take a moment to remember just how much 'Manchesterism' has forged our country - choose love Manchester. @LongfellaPoet youtube.com/watch?v=PszMmYpQ…

#ThePrisonOracle In this month's 40 packed pages we lead with the new Prison Rules on punishments and earned progression that should see around 5,000 prisoners released over the coming months starting with 700 in September, plus much more.. prisons.org.uk/publications/…

#Converse In June's 40-packed pages we lead with the shocking demand Andrew Malkinson, who served 17 years for a rape he did not commit, must use his compensation to pay for legal bills and experts needed to prove his innocence! prisons.org.uk

#ThePrisonOracle - #Exclusive Why are there Prison Staff Shortages? Because the number of individuals currently awaiting completion of security and vetting checks prior to commencing employment within HMPPS has now reached almost 15,000! News Desk prisons.org.uk

#ThePrisonOracleIn May's 40 packed pages we lead with the quashing of 6 IPP sentences and the hope that it will lead to more of the same for this sentence-type that remains a festering boil on the face of our criminal justice system. Grab your copy now! prisons.org.uk/publications/…

#Breaking #ChildDeathinCustody Feltham death. A YCS spokesperson said: “We were saddened to hear of the death of a child from YOI Feltham, who died in hospital on Monday 20 April, and our thoughts are with their friends and family. prisons.org.uk

#ThePrisonOracle Exclusive: It'll cost millions to replace cell bells in every prison after a prisoner was found hanged and CCTV revealed he'd pressed his cell bell only for other prisoners to mute it; a system defect the coroner says must be rectified.... prisons.org.uk/publications/…

#ThePrisonOracle New figures show the number of prison officers convicted in 2025 of misconduct in public office for having an inappropriate relationship with prisoners was the highest number in any single year since records began. Details on our News Desk prisons.org.uk/

#Obituary It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the death of my dear friend Bobby Cummines OBE, who has died aged 74 after being hit by a car in Warley, Brentwood. linkedin.com/posts/prisonsor…

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#ThePrisonOracle The March 2026 edition of Converse, the largest circulation national prisons monthly newspaper, published today - prisons.org.uk/publications/…

#ThePrisonOracle The 40-page February 2026 edition of Converse, the largest circulation national monthly prisons newspaper for E&W is out today - published in print, and on in-cell technology, and on 2,500 offline laptops in 90 prisons too! prisons.org.uk

Did you spot it? How 'Earned Release' began by being earned by engagement with 'education, skills and training' - and then, in a click of the political fingers, whoosh, all mention of 'education, skills and training' disappeared to be replaced by just 'avoiding bad behaviour'?

#ThePrisonOracle MOJ confirms no Court or Judge has the legal power to direct prison staff to use force to compel a prisoner to attend court for sentencing. prisons.org.uk/news-desk

#Converse - January 2026 edition out now. prisons.org.uk/publications/…