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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	PAS Annual Lecture 2022 Audio 03/08/22 PAS’ Annual Lecture series returned this July, when Matthew Evans, Director of The AIRE Centre, delivered a talk on Human Rights. The audio of the event is available to listen to below. Thank … READ MORE	PAS Boycotts Parole Board User Group 18/07/22 The Association of Prison Lawyers, along with PAS, The Howard League for Penal Reform and the Legal Aid Practitioners’ Group, are boycotting the next Parole Board Users’ Group (PBUG). As part … READ MORE
PAS Annual Lecture, Wednesday 20th July 21/06/22 PAS’ Annual Lecture series returns with an person event on Wednesday, 20th July. Matthew Evans, Director of The AIRE Centre, will deliver the lecture, which will take as its topic … READ MORE	PAS Friend Launches New Book in support of Reading Charity 06/06/22 Frankie Owens, author of Little Book of Prison, upon which PAS advised, launches his new work, Why I Chase Comedians And Other Bipolar Tales in Portsmouth on Thursday 23rd June 2022 … READ MORE	End of COVID-19 Restrictions in Prisons 17/05/22 On 9th May, Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) announced that COVID-19 restrictions would end immediately forthwith in all prisons, which will move towards a more normalised approach … READ MORE