The Penal System
Major Penal Agencies and Organisations
HM Prisons and Probation
Contains news and features about HMPPS. Also includes links to policies and statistics.
Scottish Prison Service
Contains the latest. Also includes links to policies and statistics.
HM Inspectorate of Prisons
Contains information about the inspectorate, the inspection programme, and a full list of inspection reports (including thematic reports) published on the web-site.
National Probation service
Contains news and features about NPS. Also includes links to policies and statistics.
HM Inspectorate of Probation
Contains information about the inspectorate, the inspection programme, and a full list of inspection reports (including thematic reports) published on the web-site.
Prisons and Probation Ombudsman
Contains information about the Ombudsman, their investigation process, and summaries of lessons learned from their work.
Parole Board
Includes details of the parole process, practice and policy.
Courts and tribunals judiciary
Contains general information about the judiciary, as well as reports of significant judgements.
Magistrates’ Association
Provides general information about the magistracy as well as publications including guidance and position papers on significant issues.
HM Courts and Tribunals Service
Contains news and features about HMCTS. Also includes links to policies and statistics.
Restorative Justice Council
The Restorative Justice Council is a charity which provides quality assurance and a national voice for restorative practice.
Sentencing Council
Information about the Sentencing Council and about sentencing guidelines. Includes current and forthcoming guidelines.
Youth Justice Board
Gives access to a wide range of information, statistics and publications about the Board and the youth justice system.