Nacro responds to the introduction of the Sentencing Reforms, introduced by Government today (02.09.2025).
The upcoming sentencing review presents a key opportunity to reshape our criminal justice system into a more modern, sustainable system that can better serve our communities.
Our comment to the HM Inspectorate of Prisons issuing HMP Winchester with an Urgent Notification in light of serious findings about conditions inside the prison. Read more.
Despite the good intentions behind the ROA, it is far from perfect. There are still anomalies in the criminal record system that governs the disclosure of criminal records, which affect people long after the penalty or sentence they received has ended. A prime example of this is the treatment of motoring convictions under the ROA. This blog explores issues relating to the disclosure of motoring convictions and the implications. Read more.
Our response to the Ministry of Justice announcement to launch a sentencing review in light of overcrowding in prisons. Find out more.
Nacro service users and staff recently took part in three days of peer researcher training facilitated by Dr Sarah Lewis and Kam Stevens from Penal Reform Solutions. Find out more.
Read our response to the Justice Secretary’s recent announcement of a Women’s Justice Board which will have the ultimate ambition of having fewer women’s prisons. See more.
Our comment regarding the latest report on HMP Brixton by the HM Chief Inspector of Prisons following an unannounced inspection. Read more.
Whether you’re applying for a job, travelling, or looking for somewhere to live, knowing what’s on your criminal record and what you may need to disclose is important. So, let’s break it down—what exactly gets recorded, how long it stays there, and why it all matters.
“The latest IMB Report on HMP Hindley YOI reveals alarming deficits in basic safety measures, mental health support, and rehabilitation programmes for the children and adults imprisoned there. The issues highlighted include, rampant drug use, soaring rates of violence and overcrowding which reflect concerning trends we are seeing in prisons across the country”
This week’s report from HM Chief Inspector of Prisons is a damning indictment of a prison system on its knees. This is a system that is failing in its most basic duty, to keep people safe from harm. Efforts to rehabilitate and prepare prison-leavers for release have been struggling under the weight of decades of under-investment, overcrowding and poor long-term planning.
