“We’re not trying to blur lines; we’re trying to bring about positive change.”
In the heart of a challenging environment, prisoners at HMP Wayland discovered a powerful tool for change: their...
“The one silver lining in my prison journey has been the Zahid Mubarek Trust”
- Niyi Akinseye A narrative about equalities work is that it is not an integral part of reducing...
I want my voice to be heard… KP – 20 years old
In October 2021, I was convicted of 'possession of knife/blade/sharp pointed article', 'Grievous Bodily Harm with intent (GBHSECTION18)'...
A 10-year prison strategy that lacks vision
Blog – A 10-year prison strategy that lacks vision In my last blog I asked tried to answer...
Why does racial disparity still persist in the prison system?
I believe that today's problems come from yesterday's lack of solutions. The latest published data shows that BAME...
Discrimination complaints: supporting humane and rehabilitative culture of prison system
When a state deprives a person of their liberty, it incurs a duty of care to ensure that...
Tackling Discrimination in Prison: still not a fair response
In 2008 NOMS conducted a comprehensive review into race equality in prisons. Since then, sadly, little has improved...