Stop Use of PAVA Spray on Children in Prison
PAS is lending its support to the Howard League’s campaign to stop the use of PAVA spray on children in prison.
PAVA is a chemical irritant spray that can cause severe pain. …
Stop Use of PAVA Spray on Children in PrisonPAS is lending its support to the Howard League’s campaign to stop the use of PAVA spray on children in prison. PAVA is a chemical irritant spray that can cause severe pain. … |
PAS Patron’s New BookPAS 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 … |
Jeremy HarrisonIt is with profound sadness that PAS has learned today of the passing of trustee, Jeremy Harrison. |
Eric Allison Legacy In Latest Medomsley InvestigationPrison 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. |
Erwin James (1957-2024)Prisoners’ Advice Service was shocked to hear of the death at 66 last week of a long-standing friend to the charity, Erwin James. |
PAS Contributes to Article Excoriating the Practice of Releasing Prisoners HomelessPAS 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 … |
Jimmy McGovern Panel Event Great SuccessOn Thursday 9th November, Prisoners’ Advice Service was delighted to host a panel discussion at Doughty Street Chambers, focusing on the telling of prisoner stories. |
PAS Annual Lecture Date AnnouncedWe are delighted to confirm that the PAS Annual Lecture will be held at Doughty Street Chambers on Thursday 9th November. |
PAS Appoints New Chair of the Board of TrusteesPAS 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. |
JOB VACANCY AT PASFUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER |
David Ramsbotham 1934-2022We 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. |
Beloved Friend of PAS, Eric Allison, Dies at 79PAS Director, Lubia Begum-Rob, pays warm tribute to former PAS trustee, Eric Allison, who has died at the age of 79. |