Police & Prisons

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Case in point | The power of autonomy

America may force-feed hunger-striking Guantánamo prisoners, but courts in England and Wales place a greater emphasis on self-determination. Richard Easton reports

Behind bars | Give prisoners more, not less

Stripping prisoners of recreational privileges wont solve recidivism. If the government had any insight into prison life they would understand, says Jeannie Mackie

Custody calculations

Philip Rule explains why changing prisoner release dates in the court's back office cannot be considered lawful

Grayling launches review of cautions

Cautions being used for violent and sexual offences, Magistrates Association says

Felix | Blowing the whistle

If only you could appeal all of life's little injustices, says Felix

Was prison the only way to make an example of Huhne and Pryce?

Eight month tariffs for Huhne and Pryce reflect 'Victorian' attitudes to sentencing in the UK, argues Andrew Church-Taylor

Felix | Universities of reform

Government plans to emphasise education in prison is hoped to reduce recidivism. Bring back the three Rs, says Felix

Behind bars | Turning over a new leaf

Jeannie Mackie suggests some New Year's resolutions for the Ministry of Justice