Prisoner behaviour plan queried
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A funding watchdog says there is no evidence to suggest that the Â£30m spent changing prisoners' behaviour is working.
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Young people who are believed to be at risk of becoming offenders will be targeted in a new police initiative.
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More sex offenders could be offered 'chemical castration' under a range of tough measures being unveiled by the Home Office today.
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The Scottish Executive moves to reassure the public over violent criminals and sex offenders released on extended sentences.
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A scheme to introduce weekend prisons for people who commit minor offences is being considered for Scotland.
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Nationalists want to know if a  minister agreed to the unescorted outing of a violent schizophrenic prisoner.
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DALLAS, Dec. 16 -- Nearly 10 months after reports of inmate abuse first surfaced, not everyone agrees with claims of progress in reforming the agency that oversees the Texas juvenile prison system.
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Non-violent offenders could be released early to ease prison overcrowding in England and Wales.
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Plans for a code of conduct are unveiled to tackle bad behaviour on school buses, but campaigners say they should go further.
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Justice Secretary Jack Straw is facing fresh demands to give details of alleged regular bugging operations in prisons.
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There are concerns at the country's top maximum-security prison about a possible war between drug cartels and reports surfaced that some high-profile inmates might have been planning an escape.
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The move this week by New York reflects concern about prison overcrowding and 'fairness.'
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Policy to be implemented this month aims to protect children from violence and sexual content
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The Chief Inspector of Probation says demands on staff mean many offenders are not being monitored properly.
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Justice Secretary Jack Straw is due to announce jail reform plans aimed at reducing the rate of reoffending.
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A report seen by BBC News suggests violent criminals are less likely to re-offend if they meet their victims.
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