Ramsbotham backs prison votes
News Article 9 April 2001
The chief inspector of prisons, Sir David Ramsbotham, has put himself at odds with Labour and Conservative politicians by backing a campaign to give voting rights to prisoners.
Youth jail 'horrendous'
Press Review 4 April 2001
Prison watchdog hits out at officials and government
Press Review 15 March 2001
Brixton jail failed by staff and ministers, says report
News Article 31 January 2001
The chief inspector of prisons has issued a damning verdict on the conditions in Brixton prison - criticising both the prison service and ministers for allowing the jail to slide
Prison watchdog slams Treasury
News Article 29 December 2000
The Treasury is hampering efforts to rehabilitate prisoners in Britain's jails, the chief inspector of prisons, Sir David Ramsbotham, has claimed.
Prison role needs 're-examination'
Press Review 29 December 2000
Ramsbotham calls for tolerance
News Article 10 November 2000
The chief inspector of prisons, Sir David Ramsbotham, has called for greater public tolerance towards young male offenders.
Home affairs committee probes officials on prison raid
News Article 19 October 2000
The Home Affairs Committee met on Wednesday to investigate the controversial search carried out at Kent's Blantyre House prison in May this year. They took evidence from Sir David Ramsbotham,
