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PRISONERS
SPOTTED IN PUB
Three prisoners from Hollesley Bay have been disciplined for smuggling alcohol.
Ananova 07/11/03 http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_836402.html
BBC News Online 07/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/3251323.stm
Scotsman 07/11/03 http://www.news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=2150056
Suffolk Evening Star 07/11/03 http://www.eveningstar.co.uk/Content/news/story.asp
PRISON OFFICERS' SAFETY IS BEING TAKEN SERIOUSLY
The Northern Ireland Minister has attempted to reassure Prison Officers in the province.
BBC News Online 06/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/3247217.stm
INVERNESS PRISON 40% OVERCROWDED
A report has been published by the Scottish Chief Inspector of Prisons.
BBC News Online 06/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3245449.stm
MIXED REPORT INTO LEICESTER PRISON
A report into Leicester Prison was both critical and praising.
BBC News Online 06/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/leicestershire/3246051.stm
Leicester Mercury 07/11/03 http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=42626
DEATH AT DOWNVIEW
A 25 year-old woman was found hanging in her cell at Downview.
Ananova 05/11/03 http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_835611.html
Guardian 06/11/03 http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1078640,00.html
PRISON ART GALLERY
A gallery with art by prisoners at HMP Leyhill has opened.
BBC News Online 05/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bristol/3245481.stm
DISTURBANCE AT ASHWELL
Prisoners 'wrecked' a room at HMP Ashwell, causing £10k worth of damage.
BBC News Online 05/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/leicestershire/3245375.stm
SPRINGHILL 'CRIMEWAVE'
A report into the open prison has criticised a 'crimewave' there.
BBC News Online 05/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/beds/bucks/herts/3242035.stm
E-Politix 05/11/03 http://www.epolitix.com/data/html/news/EPX
BLANTYRE HOUSE DOING WELL
A report into the prison raided two years ago has described it as 'healthy'..
BBC News Online 04/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/3241727.stm
CONTRACT FOR PRISON TRANSPORT IN SCOTLAND
A multi-million pound contract for prison transport has been awarded to the private sector.
BBC News Online 04/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3240423.stm
Scotsman 05/11/03 http://www.my.scotsman.com/convera_login.cfm
NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON OFFICERS POSTPONE STRIKE ACTION
Prison Officers in the province have postponed strikes to allow negotiations.
BBC News Online 04/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/3240551.stm
icNorthern Ireland 07/11/03 http://icnorthernireland.icnetwork.co.uk/news/local/page.cfm
Irish Examiner 06/11/03 http://www.examiner.ie/breaking/2003/11/07/story120422.html
DEATH AT SHREWSBURY
A 36 year-old man was found hanging in his cell whilst on remand at Shrewsbury.
BBC News Online 04/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/staffordshire/3238227.stm
HUNTERCOMBE 'UNSAFE'
The Chief Inspector of Prisons has criticised the Oxfordshire YOI.
BBC News Online 04/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/3238873.stm
Henley Standard 07/11/03 http://www.henley-on-thames.com/main/news/news/story10.htm
DEATH AT ELMLEY
A 31 year-old man was found hanging in his cell whilst on remand at Elmley.
BBC News Online 03/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/3237551.stm
"DON'T DOWNGRADE ME", SAYS CHIEF INSPECTOR
Anne Owers CBE has warned Ministers not to downgrade her role in a review.
E-Politix 03/11/03 http://www.epolitix.com/bos/epxnews/000000F991F4.htm
Times 03/11/03 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/printFriendly/0,,1-2-878635,00.html
Times 03/11/03 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/printFriendly/0,,1-41-878500,00.html
NEW GOVERNOR FOR LEWES PRISON
Eoin McLennan-Murray, the ex governor of Blantyre House, is now governor of HMP Lewes.
BBC News Online 03/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/southern_counties/3236297.stm
Parliament
PQ: PRISONERS - DISTANCE FROM HOME
Question asked by Annette Brooke (LD, Mid Dirset & Poole North; Home Affairs Spokesman)
Commons Hansard 03/11/03 Col 437W Link
PQ: PRISON POPULATION
Question asked by Simon Hughes (LD, North Southwark & Bermondsey)
Commons Hansard 04/11/03 Col 573W Link
PQ: TRANSFER OF PRISONERS BETWEEN UK JURISDICTIONS
Question asked by Lord Avebury (LD)
Lords Hansard 04/11/03 Col WA99 Link
PQ: LEYHILL PRISON - ABSCONDS
Question asked by Prof Steve Webb (LD, Northavon)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 712W Link
PQ: HOME DETENTION CURFEW
Question asked by Dr Bob Spink (Con, Castle Point)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 715W Link
PQ: PRISON STAFFING IN ESSEX
Question asked by Mark Francois (Con, Rayleigh)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 720W Link
PQ: STAFFING AT HIGHPOINT AND DOWNVIEW
Question asked by Sir Crispin Blunt (Con, Reigate)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 720W Link
PQ: ACCESS TO LEGAL TEXTS IN PRISONS
Question asked by Paul Stinchcombe (Lab, Wellingborough)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 720W Link
PQ: CONDITIONS AND LOCATION OF REMAND PRISONERS
Question asked by Paul Stinchcombe (Lab, Wellingborough)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 720W Link
PQ: MANAGEMENT OF PRISON GARDENS
Question asked by Prof Steve Webb (LD, Northavon)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 722W Link
PQ: EFFECT OF OVERCROWDING ON OFFENDING BEHAVIOUR COURSES
Question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Lab, Crosby; Member Home Affairs Select Cttee)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 722W Link
PQ: TUBERCULOSIS IN PRISONS
Question asked by Alan Campbell (Lab, Tynemouth)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 722W Link
DEBATE: REMOVAL OF FOREIGN NATIONAL PRISONERS
Criminal Justice Bill - Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Lab, Home Office)
Lords Hansard 05/11/03 Col 900 Link
PQ: PRISON OFFICER NUMBERS
Question asked by the Rt Hon David Davis MP (Con, Haltemprice and Howden)
Commons Hansard 06/11/03 Col 751W Link
PQ: PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN PRISON POPULATION AND STAFFING
Question asked by the Rt Hon Keith Bradley MP (Lab, Manchester Withington)
Commons Hansard 06/10/03 Col 751W Link
Inspections & Reports
HM YOI HUNTERCOMBE
Full Announced Inspection - June 2003
Report - Appendices - Press Release
HMP INVERNESS
Follow-up Inspection - July 2003
Report
HMP LEICESTER
Full Announced Inspection - July 2003
Report - Appendices - Press Release
HMP SPRINGHILL
Full Announced Inspection - July 2003
Report - Appendices - Press Release
THE PRISON POPULATION IN 2002 - A STATISTICAL REVIEW
Home Office - Report
ASSESSMENT OF VIOLENT INCIDENT RATES IN DSPDU AT HMP WHITEMOOR
Home Office - Report
Prison Population
USING WOMEN
DrugScope launched a new campaign centred on women in prison, funded by Rethinking Crime & Punishment. For further information visit www.usingwomen.org.uk
'BUSY DOING NOTHING'
A new report from the Howard League for Penal Reform highlights the problems facing 18-20 year-old men on remand. www.howardleague.org
TOO MANY PRISONERS
A one day conference by the British Society of Criminology heard from Martin Narey, Commissioner for Correctional Services. www.britsoccrim.org
Next Week
MAJOR NEWS ITEM - TUESDAY
A strict embargo prevents Prison News from giving more information at this time. We will issue a further bulletin on Tuesday to report on the news item.
YOUTH JUSTICE BOARD ANNUAL CONVENTION
The YJB Annual Convention takes place at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London on Tuesday and Wednesday. www.youth-justice-board.gov.uk
Three prisoners from Hollesley Bay have been disciplined for smuggling alcohol.
Ananova 07/11/03 http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_836402.html
BBC News Online 07/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/3251323.stm
Scotsman 07/11/03 http://www.news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=2150056
Suffolk Evening Star 07/11/03 http://www.eveningstar.co.uk/Content/news/story.asp
PRISON OFFICERS' SAFETY IS BEING TAKEN SERIOUSLY
The Northern Ireland Minister has attempted to reassure Prison Officers in the province.
BBC News Online 06/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/3247217.stm
INVERNESS PRISON 40% OVERCROWDED
A report has been published by the Scottish Chief Inspector of Prisons.
BBC News Online 06/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3245449.stm
MIXED REPORT INTO LEICESTER PRISON
A report into Leicester Prison was both critical and praising.
BBC News Online 06/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/leicestershire/3246051.stm
Leicester Mercury 07/11/03 http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=42626
DEATH AT DOWNVIEW
A 25 year-old woman was found hanging in her cell at Downview.
Ananova 05/11/03 http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_835611.html
Guardian 06/11/03 http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1078640,00.html
PRISON ART GALLERY
A gallery with art by prisoners at HMP Leyhill has opened.
BBC News Online 05/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bristol/3245481.stm
DISTURBANCE AT ASHWELL
Prisoners 'wrecked' a room at HMP Ashwell, causing £10k worth of damage.
BBC News Online 05/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/leicestershire/3245375.stm
SPRINGHILL 'CRIMEWAVE'
A report into the open prison has criticised a 'crimewave' there.
BBC News Online 05/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/beds/bucks/herts/3242035.stm
E-Politix 05/11/03 http://www.epolitix.com/data/html/news/EPX
BLANTYRE HOUSE DOING WELL
A report into the prison raided two years ago has described it as 'healthy'..
BBC News Online 04/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/3241727.stm
CONTRACT FOR PRISON TRANSPORT IN SCOTLAND
A multi-million pound contract for prison transport has been awarded to the private sector.
BBC News Online 04/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3240423.stm
Scotsman 05/11/03 http://www.my.scotsman.com/convera_login.cfm
NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON OFFICERS POSTPONE STRIKE ACTION
Prison Officers in the province have postponed strikes to allow negotiations.
BBC News Online 04/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/3240551.stm
icNorthern Ireland 07/11/03 http://icnorthernireland.icnetwork.co.uk/news/local/page.cfm
Irish Examiner 06/11/03 http://www.examiner.ie/breaking/2003/11/07/story120422.html
DEATH AT SHREWSBURY
A 36 year-old man was found hanging in his cell whilst on remand at Shrewsbury.
BBC News Online 04/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/staffordshire/3238227.stm
HUNTERCOMBE 'UNSAFE'
The Chief Inspector of Prisons has criticised the Oxfordshire YOI.
BBC News Online 04/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/3238873.stm
Henley Standard 07/11/03 http://www.henley-on-thames.com/main/news/news/story10.htm
DEATH AT ELMLEY
A 31 year-old man was found hanging in his cell whilst on remand at Elmley.
BBC News Online 03/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/3237551.stm
"DON'T DOWNGRADE ME", SAYS CHIEF INSPECTOR
Anne Owers CBE has warned Ministers not to downgrade her role in a review.
E-Politix 03/11/03 http://www.epolitix.com/bos/epxnews/000000F991F4.htm
Times 03/11/03 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/printFriendly/0,,1-2-878635,00.html
Times 03/11/03 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/printFriendly/0,,1-41-878500,00.html
NEW GOVERNOR FOR LEWES PRISON
Eoin McLennan-Murray, the ex governor of Blantyre House, is now governor of HMP Lewes.
BBC News Online 03/11/03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/southern_counties/3236297.stm
Parliament
PQ: PRISONERS - DISTANCE FROM HOME
Question asked by Annette Brooke (LD, Mid Dirset & Poole North; Home Affairs Spokesman)
Commons Hansard 03/11/03 Col 437W Link
PQ: PRISON POPULATION
Question asked by Simon Hughes (LD, North Southwark & Bermondsey)
Commons Hansard 04/11/03 Col 573W Link
PQ: TRANSFER OF PRISONERS BETWEEN UK JURISDICTIONS
Question asked by Lord Avebury (LD)
Lords Hansard 04/11/03 Col WA99 Link
PQ: LEYHILL PRISON - ABSCONDS
Question asked by Prof Steve Webb (LD, Northavon)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 712W Link
PQ: HOME DETENTION CURFEW
Question asked by Dr Bob Spink (Con, Castle Point)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 715W Link
PQ: PRISON STAFFING IN ESSEX
Question asked by Mark Francois (Con, Rayleigh)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 720W Link
PQ: STAFFING AT HIGHPOINT AND DOWNVIEW
Question asked by Sir Crispin Blunt (Con, Reigate)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 720W Link
PQ: ACCESS TO LEGAL TEXTS IN PRISONS
Question asked by Paul Stinchcombe (Lab, Wellingborough)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 720W Link
PQ: CONDITIONS AND LOCATION OF REMAND PRISONERS
Question asked by Paul Stinchcombe (Lab, Wellingborough)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 720W Link
PQ: MANAGEMENT OF PRISON GARDENS
Question asked by Prof Steve Webb (LD, Northavon)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 722W Link
PQ: EFFECT OF OVERCROWDING ON OFFENDING BEHAVIOUR COURSES
Question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Lab, Crosby; Member Home Affairs Select Cttee)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 722W Link
PQ: TUBERCULOSIS IN PRISONS
Question asked by Alan Campbell (Lab, Tynemouth)
Commons Hansard 05/11/03 Col 722W Link
DEBATE: REMOVAL OF FOREIGN NATIONAL PRISONERS
Criminal Justice Bill - Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Lab, Home Office)
Lords Hansard 05/11/03 Col 900 Link
PQ: PRISON OFFICER NUMBERS
Question asked by the Rt Hon David Davis MP (Con, Haltemprice and Howden)
Commons Hansard 06/11/03 Col 751W Link
PQ: PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN PRISON POPULATION AND STAFFING
Question asked by the Rt Hon Keith Bradley MP (Lab, Manchester Withington)
Commons Hansard 06/10/03 Col 751W Link
Inspections & Reports
HM YOI HUNTERCOMBE
Full Announced Inspection - June 2003
Report - Appendices - Press Release
HMP INVERNESS
Follow-up Inspection - July 2003
Report
HMP LEICESTER
Full Announced Inspection - July 2003
Report - Appendices - Press Release
HMP SPRINGHILL
Full Announced Inspection - July 2003
Report - Appendices - Press Release
THE PRISON POPULATION IN 2002 - A STATISTICAL REVIEW
Home Office - Report
ASSESSMENT OF VIOLENT INCIDENT RATES IN DSPDU AT HMP WHITEMOOR
Home Office - Report
Prison Population
| Country | This Week | Last Week | Last Year | Annual Change |
| England/Wales | 74,243 | 73,987 | 72,897 | + 1,346 |
| Scotland | 6,626 | 6,569 | 6,424 | + 202 |
| Northern Ireland | 1,174 | 1,181 | 1,072 | + 102 |
| UK Total | 82,043 | 81,737 | 80,393 | + 1650 |
USING WOMEN
DrugScope launched a new campaign centred on women in prison, funded by Rethinking Crime & Punishment. For further information visit www.usingwomen.org.uk
'BUSY DOING NOTHING'
A new report from the Howard League for Penal Reform highlights the problems facing 18-20 year-old men on remand. www.howardleague.org
TOO MANY PRISONERS
A one day conference by the British Society of Criminology heard from Martin Narey, Commissioner for Correctional Services. www.britsoccrim.org
Next Week
MAJOR NEWS ITEM - TUESDAY
A strict embargo prevents Prison News from giving more information at this time. We will issue a further bulletin on Tuesday to report on the news item.
YOUTH JUSTICE BOARD ANNUAL CONVENTION
The YJB Annual Convention takes place at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London on Tuesday and Wednesday. www.youth-justice-board.gov.uk
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