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Inmates serving less than four years to be released early amid Scottish prison crisis

EMERGENCY measures have been announced in Scotland to deal with “critical risk” prison overcrowding.

The National (Scotland)

Guatemala Court Opens Door To Freeing Journalist From Jail

Jose Ruben Zamora has rejected money-laundering accusations against him as retaliation for his newspaper's reporting on alleged government corruption under former right-wing president Alejandro Giammattei.

Latin Times

France prison van attack – live: 350 officers hunt ‘public enemies number one’ as The Fly remains at large

Mohamed Amra’s prison van ambushed by four gunmen in bloody attack that left two guards dead

The Independent UK

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Takeaways from the AP's investigation into how US prisoners are hurt or killed on the job

An Associated Press investigation into prison labor in the United States found that prisoners who are hurt or killed on the job are often being denied the rights and protections offered to other American workers

The Independent UK

'Dangerous cyclists' could face up to 14 years in prison under new law

UK government set to introduce new death by dangerous cycling offence

Cycling Weekly

As countries toughen anti-gay laws, 'rainbow refugees' seek asylum in Europe

Ella Anthony knew it was time to leave her native Nigeria when she escaped an abusive, forced marriage only to face angry relatives who threatened to turn her in to police because she was gay.

France 24

French Prison Van Attack Takes Drug Battle To 'Worrying' New Level

A motorway attack that claimed the lives of two prison officers in France this week marks a new level of violence by the latest generation of drug traffickers, police officers and experts told AFP. On Tuesday, gunmen attacked a prison van at a motorway toll in northern France, killing two…

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International arrest warrant issued in manhunt for escaped French inmate ‘The Fly’

French prime minister vows Mohamed Amra and four gunmen ‘will pay’ after bloody escape that left two guards dead

The Independent UK

He Was Sentenced to a Decade in Prison for Having Unlicensed Weapons

Dexter Taylor is now a "violent felon," even though his hobby was victimless.

Reason

San Quentin Film Festival To Showcase Incarcerated Filmmakers' Talent

The San Quentin Film Festival empowers incarcerated individuals through filmmaking and industry collaboration. Join us on October 10, 2024, for a groundbre...

Top News

Tripura: Jail break of convicted militant reveals escape of Turkish ATM scammer

Zanburkan, a Turkish national, managed to evade his guards during a medical check-up here on July 9, 2021, and is still at large.

The Hindu

Convicted Gangster Escapes In Violent Prison Ambush In France

Convicted gangster 'The Fly' escapes during a violent ambush in France, sparking a nationwide manhunt and calls for enhanced security measures.

Top News

Piers Morgan hits back at exploitation claims after criticism over Baby Reindeer interview

Morgan’s interview with Harvey has faced heavy criticism as ‘Baby Reindeer’ creator Richard Gadd said his real stalker was ‘mentally unwell’

The Independent UK

Will prison van ambush put law and order at heart of EU elections in France?

Opposition has seized upon killings that shine spotlight on two big issues: prisons crisis and violent drug trade

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France 24

What we know about France’s ‘The Fly’ and his deadly prison van escape

A massive manhunt was under way in France on Wednesday and an Interpol red notice was issued a day after a group of gunmen ambushed a prison van at a motorway toll and freed a notorious gangster known as “The Fly”. Two prison officers were killed in the spectacular escape…

The Conversation

French prison break: violent scenes are a symptom of authorities’ struggle with organised crime

A manhunt is underway in France after armed men held up a prison van to break out convicted criminal Mohamed Amra, nicknamed “the fly” (La mouche). They killed two offers and injured several more in the process.

The Guardian - UK

Concerns grow for Chinese citizen journalist after supposed jail release

Zhang Zhan, jailed for reporting on Covid in Wuhan, has made no contact with outside world

Evening Standard

OPINION - Rishi Sunak wants to be tough on crime, but there's a catch: prisons are full

A new dawn has broken, has it not? Operation Early Dawn, that is. This is the emergency measure the government has activated which means suspected criminals could be set free on bail instead of heading to jail, due to a lack of prison places.

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The Guardian - UK

Last-minute delay to hundreds of court hearings due to prison overcrowding in England

Emergency measures mean some suspects will be released on bail and not sent to a cell as trials postponed

International Business Times

Swiss Court Jails Gambian Ex-minister For Crimes Against Humanity

Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced Gambian ex-interior minister Ousman Sonko to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity committed under the regime of former dictator Yahya Jammeh.

Top News

Two French Prison Guards Killed In Violent Ambush During Transfer

Tragic ambush in France during prisoner transfer leads to manhunt for escaped inmate and assailants. Security measures under scrutiny.

Radio France Internationale

French police hunt killers behind prison van ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

Top News

Prison Convoy Ambushed In Normandy, France: Inmate Freed

A daring escape in Normandy, France leads to tragic loss of two guards. Authorities launch manhunt to capture suspects and escaped prisoner.

Al Jazeera

France prison van attack: All we know about the ambush and fugitive Amra

Armed men ambushed a prison van to free a prisoner killing two prison guards, triggering a major police manhunt.

Evening Standard

Court delays imposed in emergency measure due to prison places crisis

Court hearings are set to be delayed and detained suspects could be set free as Operation Early Dawn triggered

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