The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Paul Watson: unshaken by prison and still fighting for whales

Despite enduring five months of imprisonment in 2024, environmental activist Paul Watson remains more determined than ever to combat illegal whaling. Recently granted honorary citizenship by the city of Paris, he eagerly anticipates sharing his message at the UN Ocean Summit in Nice this June.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 18, 2025

Scottish prisons to begin release of hundreds of prisoners to tackle overpopulation

SHORT-TERM Scottish prisoners in their hundreds will be given early releases in a bid to tackle overcrowding.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2025

Indigenous Activist Leonard Peltier Released After Decades In Prison

Leonard Peltier, an Indigenous activist, is set to be released after Biden commuted his sentence, sparking mixed reactions.

Top News · Feb 18, 2025

Prison system crisis due to overreliance on long sentences, says Gauke review

Successive governments’ ‘penal populism’ has driven England and Wales justice system to brink of collapse, report finds

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025

Political drive to look ‘tough on crime’ behind prison capacity crisis – report

The Independent Sentencing Review said longer jail terms have been a ‘knee jerk’ policy response which has led to an overwhelmed system.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

American Citizen Freed From Russian Prison After Being Detained Over Cannabis-Laced Marmalade

The marmalade had reportedly been prescribed to the man to treat seizures

Latin Times · Feb 17, 2025

Should you be allowed to sue a judge? The High Court says no

Judges in Australian courtrooms have a lot of power. They can decide on someone’s guilt and the punishment for it, including lengthy prison time.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025

British PM Vows To Help Mother On Hunger Strike

British PM Keir Starmer supports release of imprisoned activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah in Egypt. Mother on hunger strike. Call for broader human rights action.

Top News · Feb 17, 2025

Uganda drops military trial as opposition leader’s health falters

Kizza Besigye has grown ‘critically ill’ during hunger strike against imprisonment, his lawyer says.

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2025

Man sentenced to life in prison for rape and murder of Danielle McLaughlin

The family of the Donegal woman travelled to India for the verdict.

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025