Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmoud has authorised the use of PAVA spray by specially trained YOI staff for 12 months. Picture: Markus/AdobeStock Critics of today’s decision by Justice Secretary Shabana ...

Speedjet (SAF) 10-1 (8-5) One paced finish, 9th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Oi Yoi Yoi (9-0) at Greyville 7f mdn pol in Sep. Spinning Win (SAF) 25-1 (9-6) No show, 9th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Simla (9-4 ...

Sheriff Alison Michie deferred sentence on Pettigrew, address listed as Polmont YOI, until July 9 and continued consideration of a non-harassment order.

Thirteen prison officers had to be taken to hospital after being assaulted by teenagers at a young offenders institution (YOI), it has emerged. The officers were among about 20 staff attacked ...

The report into YOI Wetherby in West Yorkshire paints a deeply concerning picture of the state of the young offenders’ institution and more widely the lack of provisions to protect vulnerable ...