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Any reduction in violence in prisons is welcome and we hope that this is built upon so that the needs of people in prison are met and voluntary organisations are able to carry on with their vital work. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/results-from-the-10-prisons-project #10PrisonsProject
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We’re holding a consultation event for BAME-led organisations and those working with BAME children and young people to inform our response to the Justice Committee’s inquiry into children and young people in custody. Book here: https://clinks.org/event/197 @BarrowCadbury @EQUAL_CJS
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Following a legal challenge funded by @EHRC, @MOJGovUK has made changes to the way it intends to roll out PAVA spray, including strengthened safeguards and requirements for prisons to record the protected characteristics of people it is used on. Find out more: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/our-work/news/ministry-justice-give-prisoners-greater-protection-during-rollout-pava-spray
Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 598 | 23rd August 2019
In this week's edition...
What new data reveals about criminal justice in Wales
Clinks Events | Grant funding from HMPPS
Information events: HMPPS grant programme
24th September, York | 26th September, Cardiff | 1st October, London | free
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) is shortly launching its next grant funding programme for 2020-2022. Clinks and HMPPS are holding three information events to provide further details on the grant programme to voluntary organisations who may wish to apply.