Ministry of Justice1 day agoCockroach-infested jail detained inmates illegallyData shows 130 inmates were held illegally, after their release date, in the last six months.1 day ago2 days agoHMP Leeds suicide rate 'concerning' -watchdogThe Independent Monitoring Board calls for more investment at HMP Leeds, a category B men's prison.2 days ago4 days agoHigher cap for payouts to wrongly jailed is insulting, says MalkinsonCampaigners welcome the uplift, but argue it still "falls far short of matching inflation".4 days ago4 days agoMake destroying a body a crime, man's family saysSeveral families are meeting the MOJ to try to make the desecration of remains a crime.4 days ago9 Jul 2025Unclaimed estates list taken down after BBC probeWe found evidence criminals were using Bona Vacantia to commit fraud worth millions of pounds.9 Jul 20258 Jul 2025Staff assaults rise despite prison improvementsLewes Prison saw a rise in self-harm incidents despite better living conditions, a report found.8 Jul 202525 Jun 2025'The stranger who raped me shouldn't be deported early'Kate feels her attacker should not be sent back to Albania before finishing his sentence in the UK.25 Jun 202524 Jun 2025'Leaky' crown court gets £14m towards repairsThe Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announces the project as part of a nationwide maintenance programme.24 Jun 202524 Jun 2025Prison rehabilitation scheme helps more than 1,500A training centre at HMP Standford Hill, on the Isle of Sheppey, aims to teach inmates trade skills.24 Jun 2025...