Sacha Darke and Chris Garces explain the background leading up to the recent riots
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Analysis and comment on current developments by the Centre's staff, supporters and associates
Friday, 06 January, 2017
The sentence of imprisonment for public protection was mistaken and unjust, argues Rona Epstein. The government should act swiftly to address its ongoing legacy
Wednesday, 04 January, 2017
In his latest comment, Mike Guilfoyle recalls supervising 'Mervyn'
Monday, 19 December, 2016
Roger Grimshaw writes about the work of the National Preventive Mechanism in preventing torture and mistreatment in custody
Friday, 16 December, 2016
Paul Bebbington writes on new research that finds mental health problems in prison are high, and getting worse
Wednesday, 14 December, 2016
The prison service in Scotland is having to confront the challenge of an ageing prison population, Kenny MacAskill writes. It is not alone
Monday, 05 December, 2016
This month Mike Guilfoyle reflects on Erwin who served time in prison
Friday, 02 December, 2016
Joe Sim writes on the grim legacy likely to be left by the recent White Paper on prison reform
Thursday, 01 December, 2016
Will McMahon reports on the first community meeting organised by the Centre as part of the 'Justice Matters: a community plan for Holloway' initiative
Friday, 25 November, 2016
Opening remarks by Richard Garside at the 'Holloway prison closure: What next for the land?' event in Islington, North London on Friday, 25 November 2016