Nacro responds to the government announcement that they will accept key recommendations set out in the Sentencing Review
Nacro responds to David Gauke’s Independent Sentencing Review, released on 22.05.25.
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Prisons Early Release Extension to 70 Days
Nacro comments on the Government extension their prisons’ early release scheme to allow people to leave prison up to 70 days before the end of their sentence.
Nacro comments on Ministry of Justice announced changes to the probation services
Nacro comments on Ministry of Justice announced changes to the probation services. “A properly resourced probation service is a vital part of the criminal justice system, and is key to tackling reoffending and solving the prisons overcrowding crisis.”
Nacro’s response to the Justice Committee call for evidence: Rehabilitation and resettlement: Ending the cycle of reoffending
See a copy of our response to Rehabilitation and resettlement: Ending the cycle of reoffending inquiry. We have experience of supporting thousands of people across the criminal justice system (CJS) every year and our commitment to ensuring their voices and experiences are heard.
Nacro responds to Governments announcement about plans to limit number of days in prison after recall to 28 days and build three new prisons
Nacro responds to the government’s discussions in a briefing today (15.05.2025) about plans to set a 28-day limit on prison sentences for people who are recalled and to build three new prisons.
Responding to the recent IMB Report on HMP Hindley YOI
“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”
Are community orders a soft option?
Nacro answer four questions about community orders and whether they offer a credible alternative to prison.
Nacro responds to report on HMP Pentonville – Prisons must be places of rehabilitation, not fear and neglect
Today’s HMIP inspection report (30.09.2025) on HMP Pentonville outlines the appalling treatment and conditions which led the Chief Inspector of Prisons to issue an Urgent Notification for improvement to the Secretary of State.
Responding to the IMB Report on HMP Pentonville
The most recent IMB Report on HMP Pentonville reveals the distressing reality of life for people inside a prison system on the brink of collapse. It is of serious concern that the widespread and systemic failures documented in this report are inhibiting efforts to rehabilitate people in prison. Read our full comment.
Nacro responds to Pentonville Inspection: Unsafe conditions show urgent need for systemic change
Nacro responds to the Urgent Notification issued today (18.07.2025) to the Secretary of State for Justice after an inspection of Pentonville uncovered a prison in a state of disarray.