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Women in prison
Birth Companions’ response to the announcement of the Women’s Justice Board
25 Sep 2024
Birth Companions' response to the Justice Secretary's announcement of new early release measures
12 Jul 2024
Birth Companions welcomes move to limit the use of prison custody for pregnant and postnatal women
Our response to the Sentencing Council's new mitigating factor for pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period
18 Mar 2024
Birth Companions submission to the Sentencing Council consultation 2024
Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline
21 Feb 2024
Birth Companions submission to the Sentencing Council consultation 2023
Mitigating factor relating to pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period
29 Nov 2023
Birth Companions’ response to the review of health and social care in women’s prisons
28 Nov 2023
Birth Companions' statement: The coroner’s decision on recommendations in the case of Aisha Cleary
14 Nov 2023
Birth Companions’ statement on the conclusion in the inquest into the death of Aisha Cleary
28 Jul 2023
Aisha Cleary inquest: Birth Companions’ press statement
Birth Companions calls for an end to the imprisonment of pregnant women as inquest opens into HMP Bronzefield baby death
2 May 2023
Birth Companions welcomes Sentencing Council plans to review guidance on pregnancy
13 Jan 2023
Birth Companions’ comment on Chief Social Worker’s review of prison MBU application decision-making
24 Nov 2022
Nuffield Trust research highlights premature births and lack of obstetric care in prison
19 Jul 2022
Birth Companions response to the PPO report on the death of Baby B
11 Jan 2022
Ombudsman will now investigate stillbirths and child deaths in the prison estate
17 Dec 2021
Upcoming event: Criminal justice and children’s social care during pregnancy and early motherhood
30 Sep 2021
Birth Companions’ response to the PPO report on the death of a baby at HMP/YOI Bronzefield
22 Sep 2021
Campaign launch: Time to end the imprisonment of pregnant women
Birth Companions and partners respond to the PPO report into the death of a baby at HMP/YOI Bronzefield
22 Sep 2021
Our response to the new MoJ/ HMPPS policy framework on pregnancy, MBUs and maternal separation
20 Sep 2021
New report: A Window of Opportunity
Understanding the needs and experiences of pregnant women and new mothers in contact with the criminal justice system in the community in England
24 May 2021
Birth Companions’ statement on plans to create 500 new women’s prison places
10 Mar 2021
Renewed calls to release pregnant women and mothers of under twos from prison
24 Nov 2020
Birth Companions is pleased to share our latest resource for women in prison.
Your inside guide to pregnancy, birth and motherhood in prison
6 Nov 2020
Pregnancy and early motherhood in the criminal justice system - share your views
28 Oct 2020
Our response to news of a stillbirth in HMP Styal
20 Jun 2020
Our latest statement on pregnant women and new mothers in prison
This statement was updated on 5 June to include reference to the findings of the HMIP Short Scrutiny Visits to three women's prisons.
4 Jun 2020
Government announces release of pregnant women from prison
Welcome news, but the work is far from over
31 Mar 2020
Pregnant women and those on Mother and Baby Units must be released from prison
Government must make coordinated plans for supported release asap
25 Mar 2020
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