HM Prison and Probation Service is implementing action plans to improve prison conditions and operations across England and Wales, covering issues including prison officer staffing standards, industrial action rights, protective equipment provision, prisoner family contact via virtual visits, and implementation of Lord Farmer's 2017 recommendations on family ties. The Ministry of Justice leads this active reform programme, with recent parliamentary scrutiny focusing on specific operational and policy gaps.
UIN: HCWS1401 My Noble Friend the Minister of State for Justice (Lord Timpson) has today made the following statement:"I wish to update the House on the government’s work to improve outcomes for women in or at risk of contact with …
UIN: HLWS659 My Right Honourable Friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP) has made the following statement:'I am today announcing my decision on the pay awards for prison staff and for the …
UIN: HCWS599 This Government inherited a crisis in our criminal justice system. This extends to the Children and Young People’s Secure Estate which has seen increased levels of violence and instability in the past decade particularly in the public sector …
UIN: HLWS598 My Right Honourable Friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP) has today made the following statement:"This Government inherited a crisis in our criminal justice system. This extends to the Children …
UIN: HLWS456 My right honourable friend Edward Argar has made the following statement:'This statement concerns the HM Chief Inspector of Prison’s decision to invoke an Urgent Notification at HMP Wandsworth.In accordance with the Protocol between HM Chief Inspector of ...
UIN: HLWS631 My honourable friend the Minister of State for Justice (Lucy Frazer QC) has made the following Written Statement."I am today making a further and final announcement on the government’s response to this year’s recommendations from the Prison Service …
UIN: HLWS400 My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Robert Buckland) has made the following Written Statement."I am today announcing the government’s decision on pay rises for prison staff.The Prison Service Pay Review Body …
UIN: HCWS408 I am today announcing the government’s decision on pay rises for prison staff.The Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) has made its recommendations for the 2020-21 pay award. The Government values the independent expertise and insight of the …