Roma Hooper Articles

Prison is the only justifiable punishment for certain crimes. Serious, violent criminals must be kept behind bars and off our streets so that the public is protected and justice is delivered. That isn’t controversial. But as Britain searches for answers to the riots...

As evidence mounts against short-term prison sentences, Roma Hooper says we need to find more productive ways of dealing with low-level offenders.

We need a more rational debate about crime and punishment

The dramatic rise in short-term prison sentences is leading to a crisis in our justice system