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Stop Use of PAVA Spray on Children in Prison 25/04/25 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. … READ MORE	PAS Patron’s New Book 05/12/24 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 … READ MORE	Jeremy Harrison 03/09/24 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 … READ MORE
Eric Allison Legacy In Latest Medomsley Investigation 28/02/24 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, … READ MORE	Erwin James (1957-2024) 23/01/24 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 … READ MORE	PAS Contributes to Article Excoriating the Practice of Releasing Prisoners Homeless 09/01/24 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 … READ MORE
Jimmy McGovern Panel Event Great Success 13/11/23 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 … READ MORE	PAS Annual Lecture Date Announced 02/10/23 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 … READ MORE	PAS Appoints New Chair of the Board of Trustees 04/09/23 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 … READ MORE
JOB VACANCY AT PAS 27/02/23 FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Interested in Human Rights? Prisoners’ Advice Service, the charity providing legal advice and support to adult prisoners across England and Wales, is recruiting a Fundraising and Communications … READ MORE	David Ramsbotham 1934-2022 16/12/22 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 … READ MORE	Beloved Friend of PAS, Eric Allison, Dies at 79 03/11/22 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 … READ MORE