California Governor Reduces Sentences for 548 Death Row Inmates
California governor commutes sentences for 548 death row inmates, marking the largest mass commutati...
Criminal Justice
Prison Recalls Exceed Releases in England and Wales
Ministry of Justice data reveals prison recalls surged 27% in England and Wales, with more inmates r...
Bob Turney, Ex-Offender Support Pioneer, Dies at 82
Bob Turney, founder of Unlock advocacy group, passes away at 82. Learn about his legacy in criminal...
Conservatives Promise 50,000 New Prison Places To Combat Crime
The Conservative Party pledges to build 50,000 new prison places, ending early prisoner releases and...
Sex Offenders Face Release as Courts Struggle
Police warn more sexual offenders could be released due to court and prison overcrowding in England...
Specialist rape courtrooms launched across England and Wales
New specialist courtrooms prioritizing rape cases in England and Wales aim to encourage survivors to...
Prison Capacity Crisis: Burnham Faces Scrutiny Over Overcrowding Risk
Andy Burnham's decision to maintain maximum prison capacity faces criticism from experts. The govern...
Andy Burnham to End Indefinite Prison Terms This Parliament
Andy Burnham pledges to end indefinite prison terms during his parliament term. Campaigners welcome...
Burnham Secures Prison Release Reforms Despite Significant Trade-offs
Burnham achieves long-sought prison release reforms, keeping hundreds more offenders incarcerated. D...
Early Released Prisoners Return to Jail: Governors Warn of Escalating Recidivism Crisis
Governors report alarming rates of early released prisoners returning to jail. PM Burnham announces...
Healthcare Executive's Killer Faces Justice as Suspect Pleads Guilty
Suspect in CEO killing pleads guilty to federal charges in Manhattan. Details on the healthcare exec...
Police Chiefs Urge PM to Block Early Release of PC Harper's Killers
50 police leaders including every chief constable in England and Wales demand PM block early release...
Sex Offenders Barred from Early Release Program in New UK Policy
UK tightens early release eligibility by banning sex offenders and rapists. Andrew Harper's widow ap...
Burnham Prioritizes Keeping Child Offenders Imprisoned Amid Release Scheme
Andy Burnham focuses on preventing child sexual abuse perpetrators' early release. Final talks asses...
Prison Recalls Exceed Releases in England and Wales
For the first time, more prisoners were recalled than released in England and Wales in Q1 2026. Lice...
Prisoner Release Plan Moves Forward Despite Safety Concerns
Andy Burnham's early release scheme for 6,000 prisoners may proceed this autumn despite probation un...
UK PM Halts Early Prisoner Release Scheme Pending Review
Prime Minister delays prisoner release program. No inmates to be freed until comprehensive review of...
Burnham Orders Review of Early Criminal Release Policy
PM launches review of early release plans for serious offenders following outcry from PC Andrew Harp...