Probation practitioners are failing to draw on a wide enough range of information when assessing risk, annual report shows.

With the exception of Parc Young Offenders Institution, incidents of violence remained high in most YOIs, says inspectorate's annual report.

According to research, an offender’s release day can make a difference to that person’s likelihood of reoffending.

Children in prison placed a long distance from their home are missing out on family visits, the HM Inspectorate of Prisons has warned.