Prison Governor’s Journal (PGJ) by Brendan O’Friel

Prison Governor’s Journal (PGJ) by Brendan O’Friel centres on the chronic crisis in the Prison Service in England and Wales since 1946. PGJ covers different aspects of the crisis; much is around staff and difficult industrial relations. A critical issue was whether industrial action was legal – PGJ itemises the way politicians and senior leaders avoided the issue for many years. As a founding member of the Prison Governor’s Association in 1986, the author explains the setting up of a new union including the problems encountered.

PGJ can be obtained via www.prisongovernorsjournal.com