Prison art shines light on 100 years of suffrage

Art created by women who do not have the right to vote because they are serving jail terms is going on show at the Supreme Court in London as part of a commemoration of the centenary of female suffrage.

More than 30 pieces of art created by women prisoners will feature in a free exhibition, which starts today and runs until December, being staged 100 years on from the 1918 Representation of the People Act, Supreme Court officials said.

Pieces featured were entries in competitions run by prison arts charity the Koestler Trust.

A total of 83 venues across the UK, including the Old Bailey and the Houses of Parliament, are taking part in the project.

Two convicted murderers lost a Supreme Court battle over the right to vote while in jail more than four years ago.