Latest news on prison service

Here are some of the latest news and updates on the prison service:

UK

• The UK's Ministry of Justice has announced plans to increase the use of technology to reduce the number of prisoners in custody. The plans include the use of virtual reality to help prisoners prepare for life outside prison and the use of artificial intelligence to help identify prisoners who are at risk of reoffending. (Source: Ministry of Justice)
• The UK's prison population has reached a record high, with over 86,000 prisoners in custody. The increase is attributed to a rise in the number of people being sent to prison for drug-related offenses. (Source: The Guardian)
• The UK's Independent Monitoring Board has raised concerns about the treatment of prisoners with mental health issues in some prisons. The board has called for improved training for prison staff and better access to mental health services for prisoners. (Source: BBC News)

US

• The US Department of Justice has announced plans to reduce the use of solitary confinement in federal prisons. The plans include the creation of a new classification system to identify prisoners who are at risk of harm and the provision of more mental health services to prisoners. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US prison population has declined for the first time in decades, with a 1.3% decrease in the number of prisoners in custody. The decline is attributed to a reduction in the number of people being sent to prison for drug-related offenses and an increase in the use of alternative sentencing options such as probation and community supervision. (Source: Pew Research Center)
• The US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the use of force by prison guards at a maximum-security prison in Alabama. The investigation was sparked by reports of excessive use of force and allegations of mistreatment of prisoners. (Source: The Washington Post)

Global

• The United Nations has called for the abolition of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, citing concerns about the human rights of prisoners. The UN has also called for the reduction of prison populations and the use of alternative sentencing options. (Source: UN News)
• The European Union has launched a new initiative to reduce the number of prisoners in custody and to improve the treatment of prisoners. The initiative includes the provision of training for prison staff and the creation of more rehabilitation programs for prisoners. (Source: European Commission)
• The International Committee of the Red Cross has called for the improvement of conditions in prisons around the world, citing concerns about the treatment of prisoners and the lack of access to basic necessities such as food, water, and healthcare. (Source: ICRC)

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