Prison Reform Trust

The Prison Reform Trust is an independent UK charity working to create a just, humane and effective penal system. Links and retweets are not endorsements.

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

The Prison Reform Trust is seeking an exceptional Chair of Trustees to help lead our next chapter.
If you’re an experienced leader who shares our vision for change, we’d love to hear from you.
https://t.co/8ph2mKkIE2

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

Proposed sanctions for non-attendance at sentencing hearings raise important questions about evidence, safeguards and effectiveness in practice.

Read our full comment
🔗 https://t.co/sIx8RJXF1E

[Ministry of Justice @MoJGovUK]

Cowardly offenders who refuse to attend their sentencing will be punished in prison under tough new rules set out today.

Judges will be given new powers to restrict prisoners' social visits and confine them to their cells as punishment for not attending.

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

Regulation should strengthen probation practice, not create more bureaucracy or shift blame for systemic failings onto individual staff. This response to the @MoJGovUK consultation sets out the principles that should underpin any future probation regulator
https://t.co/MVZva9cHgJ

[UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP]

We have a critical opportunity to reform IPP sentences while they're at the top of the political agenda

On 20th Oct, @UNGRIPP is bringing MPs together in Parliament

Please help. Tag your MP below or forward them this flyer to ask them to attend
@andyburnham @AlexJJNorris

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

What does it really mean to serve 10+ years in prison?

We’ve launched a new short film and our final Building Futures evaluation report, highlighting the reality of long-term imprisonment and the urgent need for reform.

🔗 https://t.co/iQQQ1zIG2C

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

@turnbullissimo @cnni media[AT]https://t.co/VPr8DfTjA2

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

"There is so much demand for prison places that unless the government acted now, even with a very ambitious building plan, it will run out of space."

@PRTuk CEO Pia Sinha speaks with @cnni about the changes to prison release points, starting today.

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

The first releases under the new progression model take place today.

PRT chief executive Pia Sinha explains why the changes were necessary, the challenges they present, and why there are no easy alternatives to address the prison capacity crisis.

🔗 https://t.co/P3VJPZDjbP

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

*OPPORTUNITY* We're seeking an experienced adviser to join our dedicated team, providing information, advice and advocacy to people in prison and their families. Help resolve problems, support volunteers and contribute to wider criminal justice reform.

https://t.co/8ph2mKkaOu

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

The report argues that the growing number of people serving long sentences have been overlooked in recent prison reform efforts, despite facing unique challenges that can last for years or decades.

Read the full report here.

https://t.co/CwEXdRXpsq

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

PRT’s new report, written by Rachel O'Brien and Claudia Vince, published today, calls on the government to develop a dedicated strategy for long-term prisoners 🧵...

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

‘It’s About Time’ is the culmination of PRT’s National Lottery-funded Building Futures programme which has, over six years, worked alongside people serving long prison sentences and the loved ones of those doing so...

[Russell Webster ✍️ @russwebt]

Profile of Pia Sinha @PRTuk Chief Exec by @zoesqwilliams in @Guardian
The truth about UK prisons and organised crime: ‘They’re your good lads. Respectful. Keep their noses clean’ https://t.co/Nu90ruHTK9

[Russell Webster ✍️ @russwebt]

Women in prison are losing education when they need it most
@jonbcollins of @PrisonersEd and Natasha Finlayson of @WorkingChance raise concerns about cuts to education in women's prisons.
https://t.co/2UardZZ8iB

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

Important work by @TheHowardLeague highlighting the disproportionate use of PAVA spray against black boys in prison.
https://t.co/DhIuhOqFnt

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

Problem-solving courts divert four in 10 from immediate jail time. https://t.co/W9sZuqsN3N

[HM Inspectorate of Probation @HMIProbation]

Martin Jones CBE has been reappointed as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation. The Secretary of State for Justice has confirmed a second term, running from 1 March 2027 to 30 April 2030. Read more: https://t.co/gAXImaf1OS

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

Prisons are running hot. Narrowing early release schemes without tackling overcrowding risks making prisons and communities less safe.

In her latest blog, @PRTuk CEO Pia Sinha argues rehabilitation and prevention are essential to public protection https://t.co/TKQitt4VVA

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

Ministers propose converting female prison estate into cells for men https://t.co/mCUXGfLbql

[Prison Reform Trust @PRTuk]

Statement from the PRT board https://t.co/BZ7tApd799