The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Burnham warned running prison capacity near limit is ‘big risk’

U-turn on early release scheme will create ‘stresses and strains’ on prison system, says former justice secretary

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Victoria’s First Nations body breaks new ground in support of prisoners’ ‘open air’ rights

For the first time since its creation, Gellung Warl has used its powers to challenge the Victorian government on a legislative bill that passed parliament last week.

The Conversation · Sep 1

Andy Burnham to turn prison laundries into cells in bid to solve overcrowding jails crisis

Around 5,000 prisoners were due to be released early from October under measures to ease overcrowding

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Why are prisons overcrowded? Because no government will stand up to the tabloids

Whatever happens to the early release scheme, Andy Burnham needs to consider the possibility that sentences are just too high, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

Kalshi issues George Santos a lifetime ban and $71,356 fine over suspicious trades

President Donald Trump commuted the disgraced ex-Congressman’s prison sentence last year

The Independent UK · Aug 31

South Korea’s ‘moonies’ church leader sentenced to jail in former first lady bribery case

Han Hak Ja convicted over political funds and luxury gifts given to former first lady

The Independent UK · Aug 31

IPP prisoner finally granted parole after 20 years in prison

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The Independent UK · Aug 31

Tagging early release prisoners will add to police forces’ burden, chief warns

Pc Andrew Harper’s killers, as well as grooming gang members, are to be blocked from early prison release.

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Man uses robot vacuum to covertly record his wife's affair, wins divorce settlement but gets sentenced to prison for making an illegal recording — Husband lands behind bars after counter-suit over privacy rights

A Taiwanese man sued his wife for having an affair using recordings from a robot vacuum to prove his case. He won, but got sued by the wife for infringing on her personal privacy and was fined the equivalent of 30% of what he earned as compensation previously.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 31

He worked as the green ranger in 'Power Rangers', then used the experience to rob 43 homes as the 'Spider-Man thief'

After suffering an injury, Yasutomo Ihara—a former Green Ranger stunt performer—found himself lured into a life of crime. He became notorious for orchestrating multiple burglaries across Japan, employing his unique skills. Authorities arrested Ihara in 2014, discovering he had stolen items worth around seventy-seven thousand dollars. Consequently, he was sentenced…

The Times of India · Aug 31