Prisoner 'Released in Error' Actually Freed Lawfully
Justice minister Lord Timpson reveals a foreign national thought to have been mistakenly freed was released lawfully. Discover the latest on the UK's prison release errors crisis.
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Wrongly freed prisoner commits new stalking offence
A prisoner mistakenly released from jail committed stalking while free, deepening David Lammy's prisons crisis. 91 inmates wrongly freed in seven months. Public safety at risk.
£68m Plan to Move Female Criminals Out of Jail
Exclusive: MoJ plans to divert hundreds of female offenders to costly community centres to free up prison space for men. Discover the leaked details and political fallout.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.
Terror suspect escapes after prison release blunder
Exclusive: Daniel Khalife's escape from HMP Wandsworth after being mistakenly freed exposes critical security failures, sparking nationwide manhunt and government investigation.
Government plans to outsource BBFC film classification duties
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice is considering transferring British Board of Film Classification responsibilities to external providers in a controversial move that could reshape UK media regulation.
Shabana Mahmood appointed Justice Secretary in Labour government
Labour MP Shabana Mahmood becomes Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice in Keir Starmer's new government, marking a historic appointment in UK politics.
1 in 8 UK prisoners are foreign nationals
Shocking Ministry of Justice data reveals nearly 13% of prisoners are foreign nationals, with thousands convicted of violent crimes including rape and murder, costing taxpayers £165 million annually.
Prisons deploy anti-drone tech to stop contraband
Jails across England and Wales are implementing sophisticated drone detection systems to tackle the growing problem of illegal drone deliveries, including drugs, phones, and weapons.
MoJ accused of hiding prison safety data amid crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice suppressing key prison safety statistics amid rising violence and overcrowding concerns across UK prisons.
English prisoners transferred to Welsh jails in capacity crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster's controversial prisoner transfer programme to Wales, sparking devolution concerns and straining Welsh prison resources.
Prison overcrowding forces early inmate release in England and Wales
Exclusive: Ministry of Justice implements emergency measures as prison population reaches breaking point, with offenders being freed up to 70 days early in desperate bid to create cell space.
MoJ's £1bn funding crisis threatens prison reforms
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice financial crisis with £1bn funding gap threatening prison reforms and court modernisation programmes.
Prisoners face 45-day lockdowns in MoJ overcrowding crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice plans to keep inmates confined for up to 45 days amid severe prison capacity shortages, sparking human rights concerns.
Sex offender back in custody after prison release error
A convicted sex offender from Essex has been returned to custody after being mistakenly released from prison, sparking urgent reviews of release procedures.
Prison release errors double in UK justice system
Shocking Ministry of Justice figures reveal a dramatic surge in prisoners mistakenly freed from custody, with numbers doubling in just twelve months amid growing concerns about systemic failures.
UK Gov Faces Legal Action Over Wales Prisoner Blockade
The Ministry of Justice faces potential legal action as Welsh ministers accuse Westminster of blocking prisoner transfers to Wales, creating a constitutional clash over devolved powers.
Government 'name and shame' plan for community service offenders
Controversial new government plans would publicly identify individuals dodging community service, raising serious concerns about privacy and rehabilitation.
Ruth Ellis grandchildren demand posthumous pardon
The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in Britain, are demanding a formal pardon from the Ministry of Justice, claiming new evidence proves her case was mishandled.
Mother fights family court case against secret government evidence
A landmark legal battle reveals how government departments can submit secret evidence in family courts, leaving parents like a mother fighting for her child in the dark about allegations against them.
Mother forced to fight government alone in family court
Exclusive: A single mother from South Yorkshire battles the Ministry of Justice alone after being denied legal aid, exposing systemic failures in the family court system that critics say prioritises cost savings over children's welfare.
UK prisons face £1bn repair crisis as backlog hits record
Shocking new figures reveal England and Wales' prison estate requires unprecedented repairs as maintenance backlog hits record £1 billion amid rising inmate numbers.
UK Prisons Face £1 Billion Repair Crisis
Shocking new figures expose England and Wales' deteriorating prison estate, with repair costs soaring to nearly £1 billion as overcrowding and poor conditions escalate.
MoJ fails to file receipts for £1.1bn spending
Shocking audit reveals Ministry of Justice failed to provide receipts for billions in taxpayer money, raising serious questions about financial oversight.
UK bans transgender women from female prisons
New government guidelines prevent transgender women from being housed in female prisons regardless of gender recognition status, prioritising inmate safety after concerning incidents.
Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest
Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.
Paedophile Ian Watkins denied prison transfer request
Notorious child sex offender Ian Watkins has been refused a prison transfer from high-security HMP Wakefield in his latest attempt to secure less restrictive conditions, as authorities confirm the disgraced rock singer remains behind bars.
BBC World Service independence threatened by defence funding
Exclusive: Former BBC Controller raises alarm over potential compromise of BBC World Service's editorial independence as Ministry of Defence pushes for greater funding involvement in the internationally renowned broadcaster.
Paris Gas Explosion: Multiple Injuries in Central Blast
A powerful gas explosion has devastated central Paris, injuring dozens and prompting a massive emergency response near Rue Saint-Jacques in the historic Latin Quarter.
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