03/03/2008
Conservatives Pledge Extra Jail Places
Conservative leader David Cameron has said that his party would build 5,000 additional jail places in England and Wales.
The party has published a Green Paper on prison reform which lays out plans for the prison system which a Conservative government would introduce.
The proposals include the introduction of minimum and maximum sentence periods, with no possibility of parole until the minimum sentence had been served.
The additional spaces would be used to end the system of automatic release for prisoners after they have completed half the jail term handed down in court.
The plans also include proposals to sell off 30 Victorian jails in city centres for redevelopment and the introduction of a victims' fund, with those serving prison sentences contributing via work in prison.
Party leader David Cameron said that what was needed was "a new principle of honesty in sentencing, a new generation of prisons and a new model of prison management".
(KMcA)
The party has published a Green Paper on prison reform which lays out plans for the prison system which a Conservative government would introduce.
The proposals include the introduction of minimum and maximum sentence periods, with no possibility of parole until the minimum sentence had been served.
The additional spaces would be used to end the system of automatic release for prisoners after they have completed half the jail term handed down in court.
The plans also include proposals to sell off 30 Victorian jails in city centres for redevelopment and the introduction of a victims' fund, with those serving prison sentences contributing via work in prison.
Party leader David Cameron said that what was needed was "a new principle of honesty in sentencing, a new generation of prisons and a new model of prison management".
(KMcA)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
03 April 2006
Prisons face overcrowding crisis
Prisons in England and Wales are under "enormous pressure" and are facing a "looming overcrowding crisis", according to a charity report. The Prison Reform Trust reported that prison numbers have crept up again since Christmas rising to over 77,000 again.
Prisons face overcrowding crisis
Prisons in England and Wales are under "enormous pressure" and are facing a "looming overcrowding crisis", according to a charity report. The Prison Reform Trust reported that prison numbers have crept up again since Christmas rising to over 77,000 again.
14 August 2006
Prison officers suspended over corruption claims
Fourteen prison officers have been suspended from HMP Pentonville following allegations of corruption. A spokesperson for the Prison Service confirmed that the prison officers had been suspended over allegations which concerned trafficking and "inappropriate relations" with prisoners.
Prison officers suspended over corruption claims
Fourteen prison officers have been suspended from HMP Pentonville following allegations of corruption. A spokesperson for the Prison Service confirmed that the prison officers had been suspended over allegations which concerned trafficking and "inappropriate relations" with prisoners.
22 July 2008
Reports Reveals Prison Overcrowding
Some prisoners are enduring poor conditions because of overcrowding, a new report has stated. The HM Inspectorate of Prisons has found that Doncaster jail had almost 200 more inmates than it could cater for. The report stated that two-man cells had been turned into three-man cells by placing an extra bed in the toilet area.
Reports Reveals Prison Overcrowding
Some prisoners are enduring poor conditions because of overcrowding, a new report has stated. The HM Inspectorate of Prisons has found that Doncaster jail had almost 200 more inmates than it could cater for. The report stated that two-man cells had been turned into three-man cells by placing an extra bed in the toilet area.
06 November 2013
Stuart Hall In Court Charged With Rape
Veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall, 83, has appeared in court charged with 15 offences of rape relating to two girls. He also faces charges of indecent assault. Hall is currently serving a 30-month jail term for sexually abusing 13 victims over a period of 20 years. He appeared at Preston Magistrates' Court to face the charges.
Stuart Hall In Court Charged With Rape
Veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall, 83, has appeared in court charged with 15 offences of rape relating to two girls. He also faces charges of indecent assault. Hall is currently serving a 30-month jail term for sexually abusing 13 victims over a period of 20 years. He appeared at Preston Magistrates' Court to face the charges.
17 May 2013
69-Year-Old Woman Avoids Jail Over Manslaughter Charge
A 69-year-old woman, who strangled her terminally ill former partner, has avoided jail, the BBC has reported. Joyce Evans was found guilty of the manslaughter of former soldier Colin Ballinger, 66, at her home in New Orleans Walk, Islington, north London, last July.
69-Year-Old Woman Avoids Jail Over Manslaughter Charge
A 69-year-old woman, who strangled her terminally ill former partner, has avoided jail, the BBC has reported. Joyce Evans was found guilty of the manslaughter of former soldier Colin Ballinger, 66, at her home in New Orleans Walk, Islington, north London, last July.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.