Government plans to rent prison spaces abroad
The Justice Secretary, Alex Chalk, has announced new measures that will allow the Government to rent prison cells overseas which will mean that people will be locked up for longer.
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This is a national crisis that can be solved
Campbell Robb responds to Charlie Taylor’s comments on prison overcrowding in the Guardian, saying “this is a national crisis”.
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.
Are community orders a soft option?
Nacro answer four questions about community orders and whether they offer a credible alternative to prison.
Nacro comments on inadequate state of Bedford prison brought to light by the HM Chief Inspector of Prisons report
Nacro comments on the report by the HM Chief Inspector of Prisons concerning the inadequate state of Bedford prison.
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.
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.
Nacro responds to the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) annual report on HMP Pentonville, 2024-2025
Nacro responds to the IMB Annual Report at HMP Pentonville covering the period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 to, released today (02.10.2025). The report outlines “inhumane conditions which are leading to mental health issues, self-harm and violence”.
Prison deaths hit highest 12-month total this century in grim milestone for the prison system
News that “Prison deaths hit highest 12-month total this century” (30 October) should be a wake-up call. This year there have been 411 deaths in custody– almost a quarter self-inflicted, up 9% on the previous year. This reflects a system failing to keep people safe and should be a concern for everyone in our communities.