Please be aware that the Advice Line will be closed on the afternoon of Wednesday 11th December, as well as from Monday 23rd December afternoon to Wednesday 1st January inclusive.  …

PAS would like to congratulate our long-serving patron, His Honour John Samuels KC, on the publication of his book, Mentor and Monitor.  The book, published in November, looks at the …

It is with profound sadness that PAS has learned today of the passing of trustee, Jeremy Harrison.
Jeremy served as a PAS trustee for nine years, between 2015 and losing his …

Prison and Probation Ombudsman has announced the beginning of Operation Deerness, the most recent investigation into the abuse that took place at Medomsley Detention Centre between 1961 and 1987.
This development, …

Prisoners’ Advice Service was shocked to hear of the death at 66 last week of a long-standing friend to the charity, Erwin James.
Journalist and author, Erwin James Monahan, served a …

PAS is pleased to have assisted with the researching and writing of an article, published in The Independent on Thursday, 28 December 2023, criticising the government’s track record on releasing …

On Thursday 9th November, Prisoners’ Advice Service was delighted to host a panel discussion at Doughty Street Chambers, focusing on the telling of prisoner stories.
The panel featured Time writers Jimmy …

We are delighted to confirm that the PAS Annual Lecture will be held at Doughty Street Chambers on Thursday 9th November.
The evening will take as its focus telling prisoners stories …

PAS has appointed a new Chair of the Board of Trustees after current post-holder, Martine Lignon, made the decision to step down after 10 years in the role.
New Chair, Dominique …

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We are sad to learn of the passing of Lord Ramsbotham. His fearless advocacy for prison reform, combined with his wit and enormous compassion, will be missed.
We were very proud …

PAS Director, Lubia Begum-Rob, pays warm tribute to former PAS trustee, Eric Allison, who has died at the age of 79.
In a heartfelt tribute to Eric, written earlier today, Lubia …