When the tide turns – insidetime & insideinformation
Dec 16, 2024 · When the tide turns and the way is clear And you’re washed by waves and cleansed of fear When the sand, wet beneath your feet Shows you the way, and the challenge to beat A raging storm of sailors’ tales A hurricane wind to bolster your sails Message in a bottle, sealed with a package…
Unfair system – insidetime & insideinformation
Nov 21, 2024 · According to the media, the legal aid system is supposed to be a safety net for people who, for various reasons, cannot afford to pay for representation. This is one of the many reasons it's often so difficult to attempt appeals. Yet it seems to be a totally different scenario when asylum-seekers apply for legal…
Most prisoners have learning difficulties – insidetime
Nov 22, 2024 · More than half of all people sent to prison have a learning difficulty or disability (LDD), new Government figures suggest. Among more than 20,000 prisoners who enrolled on an education course at an English or Welsh prison in 2023/24, and were therefore assessed, 55 per cent were found to have an LDD while 45 per…
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World Prison News – insidetime & insideinformation
Nov 22, 2024 · Lucky numbers bring a life of comfort They say life’s a lottery – but in one American prison, they’re taking that to extremes. Most of the 1,000 men at State Correctional Institution Chester, Pennsylvania, lead a regular prison life, on wings where violence and drugs are rife. But 64 men have been picked by lottery…
Poverty and crime – insidetime & insideinformation
Mar 31, 2023 · Poverty and crime have a complex and often contentious relationship. Though it is increasingly accepted that poverty does not cause crime, there is still much evidence linking the two. The cost of being unable to afford necessities, combined with the lack of opportunity for social and economic advancement, creates a breeding ground for criminal activity.…
Learning a lot from Inside Time – insidetime & insideinformation
Nov 21, 2024 · This is my first time writing to Inside Time. I read every issue, and would like to thank you for the time and effort put into the paper. I have learned a lot from the Mailbag section and it's nice to know that I'm not alone in here, even though at times it feels like…
Inside Time urges prisoners to take part in sentencing review
Nov 20, 2024 · Men and women in prison are being encouraged by Inside Time, the prisoners’ newspaper, to submit ideas to the Government’s review of sentencing. Ministers last week announced the terms of the review, which is being led by Conservative former justice secretary David Gauke, and opened a public consultation. The aim of the review is to…
Crohn’s and Colitis – insidetime & insideinformation
Dec 16, 2024 · Did you know that the first week in December is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week? You may know a friend or have a family member with Crohn’s or Colitis, or even live with it yourself, but it’s possible you may never have heard of Crohn’s, Colitis or inflammatory bowel disease. You may have heard of…
A glimpse inside Fosse Way – insidetime & insideinformation
Jun 2, 2024 · England’s newest prison, HMP Fosse Way, has been open for a year. To mark its anniversary, photographer Andy Aitchison was given full access – and the prison’s Director, Wyn Jones, talked us through its progress and future plans First some background. Fosse Way is a category C prison near Leicester, preparing men for release. Managed…