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News

45 news articles

Blog: World Menopause Day – prioritising women’s health in detention

Published:

October 18, 2024

NPM Bulletin – October 2024

Published:

October 3, 2024

Blog: Protecting human rights while preventing violent extremism in prisons

Published:

October 3, 2024

NPM Bulletin – September 2024

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September 11, 2024

Blog: Incoming NPM Chair Sherry Ralph reflects on protecting and promoting the rights of all

Blog
UK NPM

Published:

September 3, 2024

I am honoured to step into the role of Chair of the United Kingdom National Preventive Mechanism (UK NPM) at such a pivotal time.

Sherry Ralph appointed as UK NPM Chair

UK NPM

Published:

August 7, 2024

The NPM Steering Group has ratified the appointment of Sherry Ralph as Chair of the UK NPM.

NPM Bulletin – July 2024

Monthly bulletin

Published:

July 31, 2024

Read the latest UK NPM news from July 2024.

Joint report highlights human rights concerns in places of detention in Scotland

Published:

July 25, 2024

The Scottish Human Rights Commission and UK National Preventive Mechanism jointly report on prisons and forensic mental health settings in Scotland, identifying 10 areas of concern including mental health, segregation and deaths in custody.