Comment

Covid cases in prison are starting to rise again

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

Mike Guilfoyle fondly remembers a previous service-user

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