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Prison performance ratings published - 02 Jul 09 Prison performance ratings published - 02 Jul 09
The prison performance ratings for Quarter 4 2008/09 have been published.
Prison Officer of the Year 2009 announced - 26 Jun 09 Prison Officer of the Year 2009 announced - 26 Jun 09
Senior Officer Dom Chapman of HMP Nottingham is Prison Officer of the Year 2009. Dom, who also won the Safer Custody category, clinched the title for her outstanding work as Violence Reduction Co-ordinator at her establishment.
Queen's Awards for NOMS staff - 15 Jun 09 Queen's Awards for NOMS staff - 15 Jun 09
Staff from across the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) have received awards in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2009.
Reports into the management of Dano Sonnex within the criminal justice system - 04 Jun 09 Reports into the management of Dano Sonnex within the criminal justice system - 04 Jun 09
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published reports on the management of Dano Sonnex within the criminal justice system, following his conviction for the murders of French students Laurent Bonomo and Gabriel Ferez.
Prison Officer of the Year finalists announced - 28 May 2009 Prison Officer of the Year finalists announced - 28 May 2009
The finalists for the Prison Officer of the Year 2009 awards have been announced.
HMP Brixton radio station wins top awards - 12 May 09 HMP Brixton radio station wins top awards - 12 May 09
The HMP Brixton station Electric Radio Brixton (ERB) won four prestigious Sony National Radio Awards – the radio industry's top awards ceremony – on Monday night (11 May).
New wing to open at HMP Norwich - 01 May 09 New wing to open at HMP Norwich - 01 May 09
A new prison wing at HMP Norwich that is to replace an old Victorian wing has been purposefully designed to cut drug use, suicides and self harm among prisoners
Jack Straw sets out prisons and probation plans - 27 Apr 09 Jack Straw sets out prisons and probation plans - 27 Apr 09
Justice Secretary Jack Straw today announced new plans on prison capacity and the management of both prisons and probation, better to protect the public and further reduce re-offending.
Statement on HMP Ashwell incident - 22 April 09 Statement on HMP Ashwell incident - 22 April 09
The Minister of State, David Hanson, has made a statement on the HMP Ashwell serious incident on Saturday the 11th April 2009.
Butler Trust Awards winners announced - 09 April 09 Butler Trust Awards winners announced - 09 April 09
NOMS staff received 29 separate honours in this year's Butler Trust Awards, including 22 major awards.
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