Inquiry Publications Jul. 27 2020
Inquiry: Ageing prison populationFound: by an ageing prison population.
Jul. 21 2020
Source Page: PSPRB Nineteenth report on England and Wales 2020 and the PSPRB responseFound: The Review Body will also provide independent advice on the remuneration of prison governors, prison
Jul. 21 2020
Source Page: PSPRB Nineteenth report on England and Wales 2020 and the PSPRB responseFound: The Review Body will also provide independent advice on the remuneration of prison governors, prison
Jul. 21 2020
Source Page: FOI releases for May 2020Found: (HMP) Wayland Wayland Nottingham (HMP) Nottingham Lindholme (HMP) Lindholme
Inquiry Publications Jun. 17 2020
Inquiry: Coronavirus (COVID-19): The impact on prison, probation and court systemsFound: consequences if action is not taken urgently to reduce the prison population further .
Inquiry Publications May. 28 2020
Inquiry: Coronavirus (COVID-19): The impact on prison, probation and court systemsFound: Bob, COVID - 19 IN PRISONS: FAMILY CONTACT As part of our Covid - 19 contingency measures, prison
Asked by: Baroness Brown of Silvertown (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if an evaluation of the pilots of in-cell technology in (a) HMP Wayland and (b) HMP Berwyn has been completed.
Answered by Lucy Frazer
The University of Leicester completed their Evaluation of Digital Technology in Prisons, (Palmer, Hatcher and Tonkin) in 2019, which covered the pilot in HMP Wayland but did not include HMP Berwyn. The intention is to publish this shortly.
The pilots saw the introduction of laptops to both prisons which give access to prison-related notices, communication and rules, mental health advice and education materials. Prisoners also have some access to self-service tools, which helps to reduce the administrative burden on prison staff. This platform is monitored daily for usage and through digital feedback from prisoners and staff.
The evaluation indicated that staff and prisoners viewed the presence of digital technology as an incentive for good behaviour and the implementation of the technology, particularly the in-cell telephones, was seen to have reduced the potential for tension on the wings, and perceived levels of conflict.
Jun. 10 2020
Source Page: Post-release supervision for short-term prisoners (CRCs)Found: and provide sufficient substance misuse and mental health services for people released from prison
Asked by: Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether in-cell digital training is in use in HM prisons; whether he has made an assessment of the effectiveness of in-cell digital training in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Lucy Frazer
Currently prisoners in HMP Wayland and HMP Berwyn have access to in-cell technology.
As well as being able to undertake basic tasks, such as ordering their canteen and booking visits, prisoners have access to a platform called the Content Hub, which provides them with content to help them progress through their sentence, and to cope when in custody. The in-Cell technology does not allow access to the internet.
The Content Hub provides bite-sized courses, such as health and fitness in prison, learning to read, basic maths and food hygiene. This content is provided by education providers, Way2Learn and People Plus.
We have not yet conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the bite-sized training, however we are exploring further opportunities to pilot more structured educational content, such as further and higher education courses, in-cell. The benefits and impact of doing this will be assessed and will inform any further roll-out.
Written Evidence Oct. 22 2019
Inquiry: Ageing prison population - inquiryFound: The Prison Act 1952 requires every prison to be monitored by an independent Board appointed by the