Useful Links: Crime, Prison and Institutions
NOMS
An executive agency of the Ministry of Justice, and brings together HM Prison Service and the Probation Service to enable a more effective delivery of their services.
Prison Population Statistics
Information about the prison population up until December 2011
Probation Service
Examines not only the probation service but also the wider justice system.
Punishment and Reform – effective community sentences
This consultation sets out proposals for radical reforms to the way in which sentences served in the community operate.
The Magistrates Association
Supports magistrates in dispensing justice fairly and efficiently within their courts, and works to promote confidence in the magistrates' courts system.
The Sentencing Council
Promotes greater consistency in sentencing, whilst maintaining the independence of the judiciary. The Council produces guidelines on sentencing for the judiciary and aims to increase public understanding of sentencing.
Youth Justice Board
News on youth justice reforms, aimed at preventing youth crime by tackling delays, and helping young people towards more positive activities.