HMPPS is suffering one of the worst recruitment and retention crisis *during* a cost of living crisis where unemployment is high suggests that you can't really just "work it out"
August 31, 2026 at 6:20 AM
HMPPS is suffering one of the worst recruitment and retention crisis *during* a cost of living crisis where unemployment is high suggests that you can't really just "work it out"
“Just to be frank, when we crowd a cell, it means someone defecates where someone else eats their dinner”
Director General Chief Executive HMPPS, Amy Rees, speaking bluntly to the Justice Select Committee as to the reality of ‘double bunking’
This affects c.20k people in our overcrowded prisons
Director General Chief Executive HMPPS, Amy Rees, speaking bluntly to the Justice Select Committee as to the reality of ‘double bunking’
This affects c.20k people in our overcrowded prisons
November 22, 2024 at 5:42 PM
“Just to be frank, when we crowd a cell, it means someone defecates where someone else eats their dinner”
Director General Chief Executive HMPPS, Amy Rees, speaking bluntly to the Justice Select Committee as to the reality of ‘double bunking’
This affects c.20k people in our overcrowded prisons
Director General Chief Executive HMPPS, Amy Rees, speaking bluntly to the Justice Select Committee as to the reality of ‘double bunking’
This affects c.20k people in our overcrowded prisons
Looks like a communal area in the HMPPS.
April 27, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Looks like a communal area in the HMPPS.
This documented, fighting age white British male was found guilty of 7 counts of rape, 4 counts of assault by penetration & 2 of administering a drug his victim’s is life now in tatters
A 2024 HMPPS report showed 76% of offenders were White
Yet Reform/Far Right say migrants are a danger to women❗️
A 2024 HMPPS report showed 76% of offenders were White
Yet Reform/Far Right say migrants are a danger to women❗️
Man jailed after drugging and raping woman in Swindon
Lee Hampton left his victim with daily flashbacks and nightmares about the assaults.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This documented, fighting age white British male was found guilty of 7 counts of rape, 4 counts of assault by penetration & 2 of administering a drug his victim’s is life now in tatters
A 2024 HMPPS report showed 76% of offenders were White
Yet Reform/Far Right say migrants are a danger to women❗️
A 2024 HMPPS report showed 76% of offenders were White
Yet Reform/Far Right say migrants are a danger to women❗️
Today is my workiversay (?!)
Three years working for HMPPS in one of Britain's most historic & notorious jails. Quite a feat!
Three years working for HMPPS in one of Britain's most historic & notorious jails. Quite a feat!
November 15, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Today is my workiversay (?!)
Three years working for HMPPS in one of Britain's most historic & notorious jails. Quite a feat!
Three years working for HMPPS in one of Britain's most historic & notorious jails. Quite a feat!
Getting my hands dirty…
Good to spend some time this morning with the Community Payback scheme
@emidexecteam @hmpps & Park Ranger Vikkie in Thorplands #Northampton
Good to spend some time this morning with the Community Payback scheme
@emidexecteam @hmpps & Park Ranger Vikkie in Thorplands #Northampton
July 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Getting my hands dirty…
Good to spend some time this morning with the Community Payback scheme
@emidexecteam @hmpps & Park Ranger Vikkie in Thorplands #Northampton
Good to spend some time this morning with the Community Payback scheme
@emidexecteam @hmpps & Park Ranger Vikkie in Thorplands #Northampton
David Lammy: “I can confirm Brahim Kaddour-Cherif has been recaptured and is back in custody."
“My thanks are with the police and staff at HMPPS who have been working around the clock."
“We inherited a prison system in crisis and I'm appalled at the rate of releases in error this is causing."
“My thanks are with the police and staff at HMPPS who have been working around the clock."
“We inherited a prison system in crisis and I'm appalled at the rate of releases in error this is causing."
November 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
David Lammy: “I can confirm Brahim Kaddour-Cherif has been recaptured and is back in custody."
“My thanks are with the police and staff at HMPPS who have been working around the clock."
“We inherited a prison system in crisis and I'm appalled at the rate of releases in error this is causing."
“My thanks are with the police and staff at HMPPS who have been working around the clock."
“We inherited a prison system in crisis and I'm appalled at the rate of releases in error this is causing."
"In the 12 months to March 2024, 87 prisoners were released in error."
In fact several hundred were released during the Tories time in power from 2010- 2024. Maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention, but I don't recall hearing much about each individual involved.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
In fact several hundred were released during the Tories time in power from 2010- 2024. Maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention, but I don't recall hearing much about each individual involved.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 AM
"In the 12 months to March 2024, 87 prisoners were released in error."
In fact several hundred were released during the Tories time in power from 2010- 2024. Maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention, but I don't recall hearing much about each individual involved.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
In fact several hundred were released during the Tories time in power from 2010- 2024. Maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention, but I don't recall hearing much about each individual involved.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
Prisons minister vows to end ‘toxic’ cover-up culture in England and Wales
Prisons minister vows to end ‘toxic’ cover-up culture in England and Wales
James Timpson says he will fight ‘normalised’ sexual harassment, bullying and racism within prison service
Sexual harassment, racism and bullying have become “normalised” in jails and probation offices across England and Wales, the prisons minister has warned, as he announced a plan to overhaul a “toxic culture of cover-up” among senior staff.
James Timpson said one in eight of HM Prison and Probation Service’s (HMPPS) 65,000 staff say they have been bullied. Sexual assaults on female staff have led to arrests while black and Asian staff have faced repeated racist comments amid a “vacuum of pastoral care”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Prisons minister vows to end ‘toxic’ cover-up culture in England and Wales
UK Government are advertising 7 public appointments in a new board – open to professionals from #academia, private, public, and third sector:
Members of HM #Prison and #Probation Service (HMPPS) Professional Standards External Advisory Board
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8548
Members of HM #Prison and #Probation Service (HMPPS) Professional Standards External Advisory Board
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8548
Appointment details – Members of HMPPS Professional Standards External Advisory Board – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK
GOV.UK
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk
February 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
UK Government are advertising 7 public appointments in a new board – open to professionals from #academia, private, public, and third sector:
Members of HM #Prison and #Probation Service (HMPPS) Professional Standards External Advisory Board
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8548
Members of HM #Prison and #Probation Service (HMPPS) Professional Standards External Advisory Board
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8548
It is seven years and two months now since the first parkrun in a UK prison, but parkrun still changes lives #parkrun #running
blog.parkrun.com/uk/2024/11/1...
blog.parkrun.com/uk/2024/11/1...
Celebrating seven years of custodial parkruns | parkrun UK Blog
Seven years ago this month parkrun, in collaboration with His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), launched the first ever prison parkrun event on a custodial estate. Our Head of Health of ...
blog.parkrun.com
January 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
It is seven years and two months now since the first parkrun in a UK prison, but parkrun still changes lives #parkrun #running
blog.parkrun.com/uk/2024/11/1...
blog.parkrun.com/uk/2024/11/1...
Prison and probation staffing problems worsen (winter 2024/25)
Latest HMPPS workforce figures show falls in number of prison and probation officers
www.russellwebster.com/prison-and-p...
Latest HMPPS workforce figures show falls in number of prison and probation officers
www.russellwebster.com/prison-and-p...
Prison and probation staffing problems worsen (winter 2024/25)
Latest HMPPS workforce figures show falls in number of prison and probation officers
www.russellwebster.com
February 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Prison and probation staffing problems worsen (winter 2024/25)
Latest HMPPS workforce figures show falls in number of prison and probation officers
www.russellwebster.com/prison-and-p...
Latest HMPPS workforce figures show falls in number of prison and probation officers
www.russellwebster.com/prison-and-p...
A warm NFRSA welcome to RPD Dexter from HMPPS.
Dexter served for 6 years as a General Purpose Prison Patrol Dog before retiring with his handler.
While loyal to his Dad, he’s not all that keen on anyone else, but he does tolerate his two house mates!
#dogs #prison #gsd #germanshepherd #charity
Dexter served for 6 years as a General Purpose Prison Patrol Dog before retiring with his handler.
While loyal to his Dad, he’s not all that keen on anyone else, but he does tolerate his two house mates!
#dogs #prison #gsd #germanshepherd #charity
December 7, 2024 at 9:42 PM
A warm NFRSA welcome to RPD Dexter from HMPPS.
Dexter served for 6 years as a General Purpose Prison Patrol Dog before retiring with his handler.
While loyal to his Dad, he’s not all that keen on anyone else, but he does tolerate his two house mates!
#dogs #prison #gsd #germanshepherd #charity
Dexter served for 6 years as a General Purpose Prison Patrol Dog before retiring with his handler.
While loyal to his Dad, he’s not all that keen on anyone else, but he does tolerate his two house mates!
#dogs #prison #gsd #germanshepherd #charity
Today the updated IPP action plan was released, yet again it completely misses the mark on the urgency thats needed to end this 20 year long injustice. This is evident by the complete lack of any real measurable targets that would lead to a significant change.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
HMPPS annual report on the IPP sentence 2024 to 25
This is the second annual report on the imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentence which includes a refreshed action plan.
www.gov.uk
July 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today the updated IPP action plan was released, yet again it completely misses the mark on the urgency thats needed to end this 20 year long injustice. This is evident by the complete lack of any real measurable targets that would lead to a significant change.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Ok, try the definitive official source - HMPPS Offender Equalities Report 2023/24 - GOV.UK share.google/KCfvLw0ajVEF...
July 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Ok, try the definitive official source - HMPPS Offender Equalities Report 2023/24 - GOV.UK share.google/KCfvLw0ajVEF...
🗣️ I want decisions and action, and then I follow it up with accountability.
Prisons Minister Lord Timpson joins my Lord Speaker's Corner podcast @houseoflords.parliament.uk to talk about moving from business to government, and helping people become effective leaders #ProbationService #HMPPS
Prisons Minister Lord Timpson joins my Lord Speaker's Corner podcast @houseoflords.parliament.uk to talk about moving from business to government, and helping people become effective leaders #ProbationService #HMPPS
July 8, 2026 at 10:49 AM
🗣️ I want decisions and action, and then I follow it up with accountability.
Prisons Minister Lord Timpson joins my Lord Speaker's Corner podcast @houseoflords.parliament.uk to talk about moving from business to government, and helping people become effective leaders #ProbationService #HMPPS
Prisons Minister Lord Timpson joins my Lord Speaker's Corner podcast @houseoflords.parliament.uk to talk about moving from business to government, and helping people become effective leaders #ProbationService #HMPPS
A thematic inspection: What helps women cope in prison?
The HMPPS action plan in response to HMIP inspection on what helps women cope in prison. www.gov.uk/government/p...
The HMPPS action plan in response to HMIP inspection on what helps women cope in prison. www.gov.uk/government/p...
A thematic inspection: What helps women cope in prison?
The HMPPS action plan in response to HMIP inspection on what helps women cope in prison.
www.gov.uk
April 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A thematic inspection: What helps women cope in prison?
The HMPPS action plan in response to HMIP inspection on what helps women cope in prison. www.gov.uk/government/p...
The HMPPS action plan in response to HMIP inspection on what helps women cope in prison. www.gov.uk/government/p...
The full text of the speech today by prison's minister, James Timpson, in response to the publication of the review can be read here:
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
Professional standards in the Prison and Probation Service Speech
Lord Timpson, Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, sets out how the government is responding to Jennifer Rademaker’s Review into professional standards in HMPPS.
www.gov.uk
May 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The full text of the speech today by prison's minister, James Timpson, in response to the publication of the review can be read here:
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
🌎 Delivered 42 workshops and presentations, in 17 countries, across 4 continents. Audiences included HMPPS, NABS+, AETAP, VOX-Pol, Council of Europe, and House of Commons.
December 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🌎 Delivered 42 workshops and presentations, in 17 countries, across 4 continents. Audiences included HMPPS, NABS+, AETAP, VOX-Pol, Council of Europe, and House of Commons.
Good to see HMPPS promoting prison teaching, with four people's experiences:
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
Find out more at prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmp...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
Find out more at prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmp...
Overview of prison teaching roles – Prison and Probation Jobs
prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk
January 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Good to see HMPPS promoting prison teaching, with four people's experiences:
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
Find out more at prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmp...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
- www.theguardian.com/do-something...
Find out more at prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmp...