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

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

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