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Behind the imposing walls of HMP Brixton the future is looking sweet for those determined to leave their criminal pasts

A prison union has denounced Brixton prison conditions, criticising the ‘powder keg’ caused by over-crowding, under-staffing, and low officer morale.

Wormwood Scrubs, Brixton and Wandsworth are three prisons that have suffered some of the worst cuts in staff numbers since

As HMP Brixton’s gates slam shut behind new inmates, seasonal vegetables, different cuts of meat and puff pastry are probably

Children are being tagged and sent to jail due to failings in a system that was designed to protect them,

South West London has one of the worst records for needlessly holding people in custody who are acquitted or don’t

Kingston bobbies locked a six-year-old cancer patient in a prison cell, let him place someone in handcuffs and took him

By Naomi Agius Wandsworth Prison workers may face an increased risk of violence from prisoners due to dangerously overcrowded prison

Summary: The Clink Restuarant, which will be run by inmates, opens this week. Image: By Gemma Jamieson London’s first ever

Summary: This is the third restaurant to be opened by The Clink Charity. Image: By Douglas Patient Inmates at Brixton

Summary: Mohmud Ahmed was found guilty of GBH with Intent to endanger life. By SWLondoner staff A man has been sentenced