Covid cases in prison are starting to rise again
Comment
The Chief Inspector of Prisons should focus on the day job, not call for more prisons
Housing male prisoners in women’s prisons does not serve the interests of women
Whatever the short-term trends, a lower prison population is unlikely to be the new normal
The government promises to get tough and give the public what ministers think they want
Threats and silencing must stop if discussion around reasonable solutions is to be had
Politicians must acknowledge the conflict of interest between female and trans prisoners
Acknowledging the scale of male violence towards women is the first step to stopping it
If EM is to work, it needs a clear rationale, and effective governance and scrutiny
Women and girls convicted under joint enterprise laws get a raw deal
Babies in prison are voiceless. We should be speaking for them