When a woman is in prison it is almost impossible for her to get any legal advice concerning family matters. She can’t just search ‘what
Tag: Children of prisoners
Changing the Conversation
When I set out 7 years ago to try to change the way mothers were sentenced, I thought there were two big barriers to achieving
Responding to the Sentencing consultation on sole or primary carer mitigation
The following information and links will assist if you would like to respond to the Sentencing Council’s Consultation on the proposed expanded Guidelines for the
Human rights and children of prisoners
At the Joint Committee on Human Rights meeting on 13thMarch 2019, Edward Argar MP, Under Secretary at the Ministry of Justice with responsibility for women
Do we need another Guideline?
Last week the Sentencing Council published for consultation their plans to provide expanded explanations in offence specific guidelines in England and Wales. Lord Justice Holroyde,
What action is being taken to support the children of prisoners?
I am disappointed that despite the extensive research evidence available on these issues, the Government still do not have a clear vision and strategy for supporting these children.
