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Criminal justice system

My life was ruined when I was wrongly convicted of a sex crime – I didn't even get an apology
Criminal justice

My life was ruined when I was wrongly convicted of a sex crime – I didn't even get an apology

Gareth Jones's life was destroyed when he was wrongfully convicted of a crime. Ten years later, he finally cleared his name, yet he will not receive any compensation because of a change in the law
This prison theatre project prepares young offenders for life on the outside: 'Art can be a game changer'
Prisons

This prison theatre project prepares young offenders for life on the outside: 'Art can be a game changer'

Sex workers 'trapped' in prostitution by 'unjust' police cautions: 'It stopped me from having a career'
Criminal justice

Sex workers 'trapped' in prostitution by 'unjust' police cautions: 'It stopped me from having a career'

Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We're fighting to change the law
Criminal justice

Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We're fighting to change the law

Poet laureate Simon Armitage on his years as a probation officer – and the redemptive power of poetry
Probation service

Poet laureate Simon Armitage on his years as a probation officer – and the redemptive power of poetry

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Almost Home: Unique exhibition showcases the 'pain and hope' of women in prison
Art

Almost Home: Unique exhibition showcases the 'pain and hope' of women in prison

Prison crisis: Early release scheme could see hundreds of prisoners released into homelessness
Barbed wire on a wall at a prison
Prisons

Prison crisis: Early release scheme could see hundreds of prisoners released into homelessness

Tory plan to criminalise rough sleepers will 'destroy homeless people's spirits', MPs warned
rough sleepers risk being criminalised by the Vagrancy Act
Homelessness

Tory plan to criminalise rough sleepers will 'destroy homeless people's spirits', MPs warned

How a groundbreaking theatre project is teaching prisoners there's more to life than crime
Perth Prison: Inmates taking part in Beside Me
prisons

How a groundbreaking theatre project is teaching prisoners there's more to life than crime

Wagamama launches cooking classes at female prison to give inmates 'a second chance'
wagamama helping prisoners
Prisons

Wagamama launches cooking classes at female prison to give inmates 'a second chance'

How young people in prison are getting a fresh start by giving free haircuts to homeless people
A man is getting his hair cut with clippers
Rehabilitation

How young people in prison are getting a fresh start by giving free haircuts to homeless people

I spent 10 years working as a prison officer. The impact of staff cuts and reduced funding has been devastating
Alex South portrait, brown hair black top
Alex South

I spent 10 years working as a prison officer. The impact of staff cuts and reduced funding has been devastating

Philippe Moryoussef is on the run for a crime that might not exist. It's a scandal that leads back to the centre of the 2008 financial crisis
Graphic of Philippe Moryoussef and Rigged book cover on green background
Criminal justice

Philippe Moryoussef is on the run for a crime that might not exist. It's a scandal that leads back to the centre of the 2008 financial crisis

How to get a job with a criminal record: From applying to sharing your conviction
Jobs advice

How to get a job with a criminal record: From applying to sharing your conviction

End Friday releases for prisoners so they can access housing and health services, Big Issue founder tells Lords
Illustration of a person bending bars
Criminal justice system

End Friday releases for prisoners so they can access housing and health services, Big Issue founder tells Lords

How the UK prison system 'sets people up to fail'
prison
Prisons

How the UK prison system 'sets people up to fail'

What will 2023 hold for climate activists? The trial of seven 'suffragettes' may offer clues
Ocean Rebellion
Protest

What will 2023 hold for climate activists? The trial of seven 'suffragettes' may offer clues

Prisoners to be offered apprenticeships for the first time
Prison system

Prisoners to be offered apprenticeships for the first time

I was a lawyer in the Colston Four trial. History is not being erased, but given full voice
colston four
Raj Chada

I was a lawyer in the Colston Four trial. History is not being erased, but given full voice

Changemakers 2022: Prison System
Changemakers 2022

Changemakers 2022: Prison System

How many lies has Boris Johnson told from the Conservative Party conference?
Politics

How many lies has Boris Johnson told from the Conservative Party conference?

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
The Big Issue meets The Angola 3 survivors: "We knew we would never give up"
News

The Big Issue meets The Angola 3 survivors: "We knew we would never give up"

Albert Woodfox: '43 years of solitary confinement and they did not break me'
News

Albert Woodfox: '43 years of solitary confinement and they did not break me'