The women’s wing of Limerick Prison is currently operating at twice its capacity. That’s according to the Irish Prison Service’s latest figures, which show that the women’s wing is housing ...

HMP Styal has the highest positive drug test results in the women’s estate, which leaders appeared “ill-equipped to tackle”, ...

However, it noted “regrettable exceptions during the September 2023 inspection of the Dóchas [Women’s Prison] Centre ... at the right time”. “The Irish Prison Service is enduring an ...

There were 26 women who were pregnant in custody last year, while five babies were born during their mother’s incarceration, ...

More info A judge has stated that he is surprised that Irish Prison Service ... the letters from him in prison. The inmate has a history of violence against women and is currently serving a ...

A prison officer has been jailed for a year after she kissed and sat on the lap of an inmate whom she had been in a relationship with at HMP Five Wells in Northamptonshire. Toni Cole, 29 ...

This system is far from adequate and does little to shield victims from further harm, making the non-molestation order seem ...

There were 26 women who were pregnant in custody last year, while five babies were born during their mother’s incarceration, new figures have shown. The Irish Prison Service said expectant ...