Last updated: 16 January 2026
Howard League for Penal Reform
The oldest penal reform charity in the world, working for less crime, safer communities, and fewer people in prison. The Howard League provides legal advice to young people in custody and campaigns for evidence-based criminal justice policy. Named after John Howard, the 18th-century prison reformer.
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Prison Reform Trust
An independent UK charity working to create a just, humane and effective penal system. The Prison Reform Trust provides information and advice to prisoners, produces research and policy analysis, and campaigns for reform. They publish the annual Bromley Briefings Prison Factfile containing key statistics about the prison system.