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Prisons
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Covid-19 is forcing us to finally confront the realities of mass incarceration

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08 Apr 2020

Ashish Prashar

The pandemic is shining a light on the simple fact that we lock too many people up.
Sentencing in a Rational Society

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26 Jul 2018

James Crabbe

“The reduction of prohibited conduct must be the main aim of any penal system, but must be tempered by both economic considerations and humanity if the system is to be practicable and tolerable”. So argued Nigel Walker in his book Sentencing in a Rational Society 50 years ago. James Crabbe FRSA asks how far we have really moved since.
Relative values

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06 Mar 2018

Rachel O'Brien

Rachel O’Brien reflects on the call for a focus on rehabilitation by the new Secretary of State for Justice as RSA Radio launches their Rebuilding Life After Prison podcast series
Why our prisons are failing us

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04 Sep 2017

Brett Sadler

Brett Sadler FRSA examines the underlying assumptions of our justice system
A place for prison reform

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17 Aug 2017

Jack Robson

With prison and justice reform set to continue under the new Secretary of State, how can we ensure that it takes the differences of places into account?
Prison reform: jam tomorrow?

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07 Aug 2017

Rachel O'Brien

The RSA has submitted its proposal to the Ministry of Justice for the New Futures Network. A body to drive prison reform through the system.
The state of prisons in Brexit Britain

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27 Apr 2017

Charlotte Alldritt

During a visit to the US, Charlotte Alldritt discusses recent events in Arkansas and the parallels with the system in England and Wales.
Rumours, Reform and Rehabilitation

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20 Apr 2017

Rachel O'Brien

With a general election looming, Rachel O'Brien discusses the future of the Ministry of Justice and prison reform in England and Wales.
The Prisons and Courts Bill creates a duty for prisons to reform

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23 Feb 2017

Rachel O'Brien Jack Robson

The new Prisons and Courts Bill signifies a historic shift in thinking about the purpose of prisons and how they are run
Unlocking Skills Inside

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13 Sep 2016

James Crabbe

James Crabbe FRSA discusses how the further education sector can play a big role in addressing the UK skills gap and improving outcomes of those in prison.