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Jailed without hope: Ministers block 128 prisoners on indefinite jail terms from moving to open conditions

Exclusive: The British government refused to allow IPP prisoners to progress to an open prison in 61 per cent of cases over the past 12 months, figures show

The Independent UK

Former Catholic priest dies less than two weeks after being sentenced to life in prison for rape

The survivor of Lawrence Hecker’s abuse said he feels ‘vindicated’ by the former priest’s death

The Independent UK

Ex-minister who witnessed ‘horrible’ Myanmar military violence joins calls for Aung San Suu Kyi’s release

Paul Scully, whose family left Myanmar for Britain, saw ‘horrible things’ as Rohingya Muslim minority suffered violence and persecution

The Independent UK

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Turkey's Pro-Kurd Party To Meet Jailed PKK Leader On Saturday

A delegation from Turkey's main pro-Kurdish DEM party is due on Saturday to visit jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, who is serving life on a prison island off Istanbul, a party source said.

International Business Times

Rape tops criminal convictions in France, justice report shows

Rape was the most frequently convicted crime in French courts last year, with 1,800 cases resulting in convictions, a Justice Ministry report reveals.

Radio France Internationale

France Asks Indonesia To Transfer National On Death Row

France has sent Indonesia an official request for the transfer of a French death row inmate who has spent nearly 20 years in prison, an Indonesian minister told AFP on Saturday.

International Business Times

Prisons in crisis as 74 attacks take place every day behind bars

With prisons stretched to maximum capacity and staff struggling to cope, there were 26,912 assault incidents in English and Welsh prisons in 2023

The Independent UK

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Assaults in prisons in England and Wales rise to average of 74 a day

Research for Lib Dems shows nearly 27,000 assaults were recorded last year, with about 3,200 deemed serious

The Guardian - UK

‘Shocking’ bodycam footage captures prison staff beating inmate shortly before his death

In the video, shown by New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday, officers can be seen surrounding Robert Brooks who is restrained

The Independent UK

Woman Accused of Stabbing Mom to Prevent Her From Finding Out About College Suspension Has Conviction Overturned

A woman found guilty of murdering her mother and sentenced to life in prison was granted another trial.

Latin Times

'Outrageous and Horrifying' Body Cam Footage Reveals Officers Punching and Kicking Handcuffed New York Prisoner Who Later Died

The New York Attorney General has released disturbing footage of correction officers brutally assaulting prisoner Robert Brooks, who did not survive the attack.

Latin Times

New York correctional officers pummeled handcuffed prisoner before death, footage shows

Newly released body-camera footage shows that a man fatally beaten in a New York prison this month was repeatedly pummeled by correctional officers while in handcuffs

The Independent UK

Murder victim’s brother continue tireless fight to clear ‘innocent man’ of conviction

Tim Darby believes Jason Moore was wrongly convicted of his brother’s murder at the Old Bailey in 2013

The Independent UK

Body-camera video released of beating preceding New York prisoner’s death

Robert Brooks died after 9 December encounter captured by cameras worn by four of 14 corrections officers present

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Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Detained In Tehran

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala detained in Tehran while reporting for Il Foglio. Italian authorities working to secure her release from Evin prison.

The Guardian - UK

Schools, hospitals and prisons among England’s crumbling public buildings

Guardian analysis finds 1.6 million pupils in schools in need of repair, while some NHS sites endanger patients and staff

Latin Times

Chicago Man Will Spend Decades in Prison After Alleged Samurai Sword Attack Left Victim Missing Fingers

An elderly Illinois man who was apprehended by law enforcement after allegedly attempting to commit homicide using a samurai sword has been sentenced.

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Al Jazeera

At least 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique jail: What we know

Authorities said the inmates broke free amid protests by opposition demonstrators angry at election results.

The Independent UK

Offenders should be moved to open prisons to tackle overcrowding, says former justice secretary

David Gauke says we should follow the example of Spain, where the prison population has fallen

The Independent UK

Prison officer arrested after reports she was filmed having sex with inmate

Footage of the guard and male prisoner was reportedly shared with prisoners at HMP Five Wells in Northamptonshire

The Independent UK

Father of Raiders star Malcolm Koonce fights to erase 1983 conviction DA says was tainted by police

Years before Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce was born, his father spent time in prison for an armed robbery conviction that prosecutors now say was tainted by a detective’s lies and “highly suggestive” photo identification techniques

The Independent UK

Gang member and kidnapper freed early from jail by Labour mocks Keir Starmer in Christmas rap song

The rapper said: ‘Now that I’m back, I’m raising the crime rate. Keir Starmer let me out now he wants me back, got me scratching my head like make up your mind, mate’

The Guardian - UK

Northamptonshire prison officer arrested over claims she was filmed having sex with inmate

Female prison officer faces misconduct investigation after footage reportedly shared with inmates at HMP Five Wells

The Independent UK

Female prison officer arrested for ‘sex with inmate’

HMP Five Wells is run privately by operator G4S.

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