Government must tackle rising safety issues in prisons, union says
A trade union representing prison staff has called for the government to 'get a grip' on safety in British prisons. The Community union has made the call after a stabbing…
Daniel Khalife: Trade union slams underinvestment in prison security and staffing
A trade union representing prison staff has said Daniel Khalife's recent escape should be a 'wake-up call' for ministers on funding of the justice system. Community - which represents some…
No more cops: Resource guide
Any struggle for environmental and social justice should be aimed at the abolition of police and prisons. Given the current fight against racist police violence in the wake of the…
Scottish Green Party conference special – UK Green news round up week 41
Scottish Greens seek to win 16 Holyrood seats Image credit: Scottish Green Party The Scottish Green Party met for its Autumn Conference this weekend in Inverness. And top of the…
Soft on crime, soft on the causes of crime
So, the Tories are talking about bringing back prison boats. According to the BBC website, 'A Conservative spokesman said: "it is something we are considering as a way of ending…