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Coldingley 2025-26 annual report published (opens in a new tab)

The 2025-26 annual report for HMP Coldingley is now published.

CPS announces two men charged with National Security Act offences following RAF Fairford incident (opens in a new tab)

Former police officer who abused his position convicted of rape (opens in a new tab)

Four million illegal cigarettes seized in Border Force crackdown (opens in a new tab)

Border Force officers seized more than 4 million illegal cigarettes, worth an estimated £2.59 million, in a 4-day crackdown at Manchester Airport

Home Secretary announces independent review into the murder of Henry Nowak (opens in a new tab)

The review will examine whether opportunities were missed to prevent Henry Nowak’s murder and how the Nowak family were treated in the aftermath.

New panel to give child sexual abuse and exploitation survivors a voice (opens in a new tab)

New Victims' Commissioner panel, backed by £1 million in Home Office funding, will give adult survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation more say in decisions.

Reappointment of 22 members to the Parole Board (opens in a new tab)

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State of Justice has approved reappointments of 22 Parole Board members, as set out below.

Respect Orders launch targeting anti-social behaviour offenders (opens in a new tab)

Perpetrators of anti-social behaviour could be hit with tougher restrictions as new Respect Orders come into force across England and Wales today.

CPS secures its second-ever Unexplained Wealth Order against British nationals (opens in a new tab)

Former primary school headteacher jailed for having indecent images of children (opens in a new tab)

Thousands step forward in record magistrate recruitment drive (opens in a new tab)

More than 3,800 new magistrates have been recruited under this Government to help get more cases heard.

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Drug dealer jailed for manslaughter after woman fell to her death while trying to escape armed threats (opens in a new tab)

Crown Prosecution Performance Data April – June 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Non-judicial member reappointed to the Civil Justice Council (opens in a new tab)

The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Amrik Kandola as a non-judicial member of the Civil Justice Council.

Bristol student jailed for life for murdering housemate in planned knife attack (opens in a new tab)

Cowardly killers who dodge sentencing face tough new prison punishments (opens in a new tab)

New powers mean offenders could be stripped of their privileges or kept in their cells if they refuse to attend their sentencing hearing.

Simon Ridley Appointed as new Department for Education Permanent Secretary (opens in a new tab)

Simon Ridley appointed as current Permanent Secretary, Susan Acland-Hood, leaves for new role

Woodhill 2025-26 annual report published (opens in a new tab)

The 2025-26 annual report for HMP Woodhill is now published.

Man jailed in landmark conviction for rape and child sexual abuse (opens in a new tab)

Prosecution proves a man raped a child and sexually abused more victims in first of its kind use of digital forensics to link a camera with pictures.

The IMB at HMP Wandsworth’s annual report for the year 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026 (opens in a new tab)

HMP Wandsworth had another year of recovery from its low point in 2023 with many new and promising initiatives but its underlying problems, beyond the control of the management team, remain unchanged.

Man jailed for preparing acts of terrorism by attempting to join Daesh (opens in a new tab)

Michelle Jarman-Howe appointed Director General of Prisons (opens in a new tab)

Michelle Jarman-Howe has been appointed Director General of Prisons following a recruitment process.

Three found guilty of manslaughter after veteran killed in vicious assault in Hull city centre (opens in a new tab)

Whatton 2025-26 annual report published (opens in a new tab)

The 2025-26 annual report for HMP Whatton is now published.