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Overcrowded jails could lead to violence and more crime, watchdog warns

Charlie Taylor said he is ‘really concerned’ about the knock-on effects of prisons in England and Wales getting close to capacity.

Evening Standard

Public put in ‘greater danger’ due to failure to rehabilitate prisoners in overcrowded jails

Watchdog warns of potential disorder inside jails as convicts freed more likely to ‘return to reoffending ways’

The Independent UK

Overcrowded jails could lead to violence and more crime, watchdog warns - OLD

Charlie Taylor said he is ‘really concerned’ about the knock-on effects of prisons in England and Wales getting close to capacity.

The Independent UK

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Myanmar's Supreme Court hears arguments in 2 appeals by ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar’s Supreme Court has heard final arguments in appeals by ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi of her convictions in two cases involving charges of election fraud and breaching the Official Secrets Act

The Independent UK

Irish tourist suspected of murdering girlfriend in Salou hotel linked to Kinahan hitman

He is expected to be remanded in prison pending an ongoing investigation

Dublin Live

Number of people jailed for sexual offences and homicide in Ireland soars

The latest prison figures published by the Irish Prison Service show there are now 563 sex fiends in custody serving sentences - 74 more than a year ago

Irish Mirror

Met Police officer set to face misconduct hearing over fatal shooting of Jermaine Baker after landmark ruling

The Metropolitan Police firearms officer who shot dead a father-of-two during an operation to foil a prison break can face misconduct proceedings, judges have ruled.

Evening Standard

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Boris Becker hid horses in his bedroom, ex-wife claims

Becker served eight months in prison after hiding £2.5 million worth of assets and loans

The Independent UK

Mum, 34, peddled cocaine from the home she lives in with her three daughters... but avoids jail as court is told she's made 'good progress'

Ashley Tymon was facing up to seven years in prison

Manchester Evening News

Hope and uncertainty linger as California turns the page on state-run youth prisons

California has moved responsibility for youth prisons to the county level, the final step toward local control in a yearslong reform effort aimed at keeping young offenders closer to home and prioritizing rehabilitation over punishment

The Independent UK

Prisoners face more jail time over sex offender attack

Prosecutors have successfully appealed the sentences handed to two prisoners who attempted to murder a convicted child sexual offender.

AAP

A Post-Clemency Prosecution Shines a Light on a Broken System

Donald Trump commuted Philip Esformes' sentence, but the Justice Department is bent on sending him back to prison.

Reason

‘Smallville’ actor released from prison for role in sex-trafficking case tied to cult-like group

The television actor Allison Mack has been released from a California prison near San Francisco

The Independent UK

Emmerdale boss teases 'devastating impact' of Dan plot as character seen behind bars

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw has discussed the ITV soap's latest huge storyline, with Dan Spencer facing prison over an assault

Daily Mirror

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Liverpool Echo

Emmerdale spoilers as Dan Spencer faces prison sentence

In trying to protect his daughter, Dan finds himself on the wrong side of the law

Daily Mirror

Andy Murray invited Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to Wimbledon after "very emotional" story

Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who was imprisoned in Iran for six years, had told Murray that she had watched his 2016 Wimbledon triumph from her cell

Evening Standard

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe watching Wimbledon match was ‘brilliant’, says Sir Andy Murray

She watched Sir Andy’s Wimbledon win from a prison in Iran seven years ago

Daily Record

Andy Murray 'very emotional' meeting Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe at Wimbledon

The British-Iranian dual national watched Sir Andy win Wimbledon in 2016 while being detained as a political prisoner held in Iran.

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The Independent UK

Georgia condemns Ukraine for its protests over health of former president Saakashvili

Georgia’s Foreign Ministry is criticizing Ukraine for urging the Georgian ambassador to return to Tbilisi for consultations over the poor health of imprisoned former president Mikheil Saakashvili, who is also a Ukrainian citizen

The Independent UK

Tram killing suspect recalled to prison

The 24-year-old man was arrested last week over the death of chef Kyle Knowles in Nottingham.

Daily Record

Scots prison museum 'delighted' to feature in Channel 4 series Screw

Peterhead Prison Museum shared a snap on social media of filming at the former 'Hate Factory' as filming of Screw is underway in the north east of Scotland.

Irish Mirror

Number of prisoners is highest ever as bosses scramble to fix overcrowding crisis

Stark figures show that Ireland's prison population has grown to its highest number on record as the government works to ease overcrowding crisis

The Independent UK

Belarus opposition leader says anonymous note alleges that her husband died in prison

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya says she received an anonymous note alleging that her imprisoned husband, also an opposition figure, died behind bars

WhatToWatch

EastEnders fans spot MURDER blunder as Kim Fox is sent to prison

EastEnders fans watched in horror as Kim was sent to jail but couldn't help noticing a killer error in the storyline.

The Week

Colin Pitchfork: justice secretary attempts to halt killer’s release

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has asked the Parole Board to reconsider a decision to allow child killer Colin Pitchfork to be released from prison.

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