Women In Prison: Part Two - Episode Six

Episode Six is PART TWO of our Women in Prison series. This time, Ellie and Lauren discuss Elizabeth Fry and the Corston Report in the context of prisons reforms both old and new. They also take a look at the treatment of mothers in prison, and the impact on their children.

Sources for this episode:

Parliament Live TV

Pregnant Prisoners to be Temporarily Released from Custody

Jailed Mothers: The 'Terrible Damage' to Children

Prison Reform Trust - What about me? The impact on children when mothers are involved in the criminal justice system

Law Gazette - Ask about children before sentencing, MPs and peers tell judges

Council of Europe Policy To Protect Children of Imprisoned Parents

The Corston Report

The Corston report 10 years later…

Elizabeth Fry

Women In Prison Charity Webpage

Topple the Racists