Source: http://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2017/03/14/uk-has-highest-number-of-prisoners-in-european-union/ The UK has the highest prison population in the European Union, according to a major new study. There were a total of 95,629 people
Continue ReadingSource: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/two-fires-a-week-at-west-yorkshire-prisons-1-8438172 Figures from the Ministry of Justice have revealed there were 129 fires in West Yorkshire prisons over the past year – the equivalent of
Continue ReadingRelevant information for prison labour campaigners in bold. Source: http://www.cbi.org.uk/businessvoice/latest/jobs-for-prisoners/ Businesses are helping offenders to build a positive future in employment, one step towards preventing reoffending
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Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hm-guys-marsh-prison-dorset-fire-started-inmate-on-roof-a7624081.html Dozens of inmates have been evacuated from HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset after a fire broke out. Reports said the fire was started by
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Repression against prisoners fighting for better conditions – we stand in solidarity with Stuart Horner. Source: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/strangeways-protester-stuart-horner-jailed-12719653 But because Horner, 37, from Benchill, is already serving
Continue ReadingProtest organised by IWOC WISE-RA and the CAPE Campaign. Source: http://www.cape-campaign.org/anti-prison-protesters-target-new-wrexham-super-jail-as-first-criminals-are-locked-up/ Opponents claim jails are not working, but crime boss Arfon Jones said ‘acid test’ was
Continue ReadingWith Truss putting unemployment as a key factor behind 50% being back behind bars within a year of release (rather than austere license conditions that anyone
Continue ReadingYet another example of how prisoners are used for cheap labour Source: http://www.globalconstructionreview.com/news/uk-prisoners-bui7ld-pref7ab-hou7sing/ A new scheme in the UK sees prisoners being paid to manufacture homes
Continue Reading“Learn about the Prison Industrial Complex in the UK and how the State plans to massively increase prisoner numbers and the exploitation of prisoner labour. Members
Continue ReadingSource: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/feb/13/liz-truss-rejects-calls-to-cut-sentences-to-reduce-prison-population Justice secretary calls for early intervention and community penalties as some crimes see 140% increase in custodial sentences The justice secretary, Liz Truss, is
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