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Sentencing Review could change women's experiences of criminalisation for good

Women in Prison have today welcomed the announcement of the Sentencing Review’s Expert Panel and the public call for evidence to inform their work

1 in 3 women in prison are self-harming, according to new statistics from the Ministry of Justice

New statistics from the Ministry of Justice show that for every 1,000 women in prison, 330 have self-harmed in the last 12 months .

Women in Prison respond to Government Announcement of Sentencing Review

This marks a pivotal moment and significant opportunity to transform the way women are they are treated by the justice system.

Can we create a future where no women are criminalised?

A future in which we’ve ended the criminalisation of women is one that we, at Women in Prison, believe in. It’s a future we came together to discuss at our recent Summit on Ending the Criminalisation of Women in September 2024.

Checklist for the Government’s newly announced Women’s Justice Board

Last week was incredible for our sector with the Government's announcement of its plan to reduce the women's prison population and even close women’s prisons through the establishment of a Women’s Justice Board. Here's our Checklist for the Board to tick off when it is formed.

Women in Prison respond to Lord Chancellor’s landmark announcement on justice

Today’s announcement from the Lord Chancellor is long awaited and finally signals a recognition that women do not belong in prison.