Rehabilitation

April 9, 2018

Book Review: Parole and Beyond – International Experiences of Life after Prison

Reading Time: 9 minutes Asked to write a book review for the Prison Service Journal, Mark submitted this thought provoking piece on ‘Parole and Beyond‘, a comparative study of international parole systems that shines a spotlight on the hidden workings and effects of correctional justice. Parole and Beyond – International Experiences of Life after...

August 1, 2013

Prisoner Suffrage – Draft Voting Eligibility (Prisoners) Bill

Reading Time: 6 minutes The Joint Committee on the draft Voting Eligibility (Prisoners) Bill – comprised of 6 MPs and 6 Peers –recently invited interested organisations and individuals to tender written evidence as part of their inquiry into Prisoner Voting. This follows pressure on parliament from the Council of Europe to comply with the...

A friend from Mark’s gap year

“From the start I found Mark to be a person of gentle nature, an intelligent individual with a lot of ambition. He is easy to talk to, always welcoming and good company. He makes those around him feel comfortable and his demeanor instills a sense of trustworthy confidence in those he meets. He is someone who can achieve a great deal. Despite his many achievements and awards, Mark is very modest. The news of his arrest has come as a complete shock. The notion that Mark could be guilty of such a crime is inconceivable”