Prison


MoJ steps up recruitment campaign for prison & probation staff
(28/09/23) The MoJ admits there is a level of cynicism over the 'sugar-coating' and aspirational language of recruitment into prison and probation jobs amongst existing staff.

Prison and probation staffing picture causes concern
(18/08/23) Sickness rates remain a concern with probation staff off sick for an average of 12.1 work days per year with probation officers off sick an average of 15.1 days or three weeks.

Lowdham prison 'in a state of turmoil'
(16/08/23) The prison is operated by the private contractor Sodexo who took over the running of the prison from another private operator, Serco.

Most prisoners still locked up at weekends says HMIP report
(05/04/23) The inspectors found that the high levels of lock-up reported during the week continue in the weekend and, in most cases, were much worse.