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Australia proposes law to allow prison time for high-risk migrants who breach visa conditions

High-risk migrants in Australia will face up to five years in prison for breaching their visa conditions under emergency legislation introduced in response to a High Court ruling that migrants can’t be detained indefinitely

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

England and Son at Arcola Theatre review: high energy, but low on subtlety

Political comedian Mark Thomas gives a powerful performance in this solo show about a man lost to a cycle of violence and addiction, which is preceded by a sit-down comedy routine about its conception. Writer Ed Edwards wrote the play for Thomas when the two were doing performance workshops with…

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023

Iowa teen convicted of killing Spanish teacher gets life with possibility of parole after 25 years

An Iowa teen convicted in the 2021 beating death of a high school Spanish teacher was sentenced to life in prison with a possibility of parole in 25 years

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

He Lost His Gun Rights Because of a Misdemeanor DUI Conviction. That Was Unconstitutional, a Judge Says.

The case highlights the broad reach of a federal law that bans firearm possession by people with nonviolent criminal records.

Reason · Nov 15, 2023

Mutant Ape Planet NFT creator pleads guilty to $2.9M rug pull, faces up to 5 years in prison

Aurelien Michel, who was arrested in January, will also pay a fine of $1.4 million.

PC Gamer · Nov 15, 2023

'A cold cell for being a journalist': Husband of US-Russian national Alsu Kurmasheva calls for her release

Alsu Kurmasheva is a dual US-Russian citizen and journalist who has been detained by Russia since October 18, charged with failing to register as a “foreign agent” despite having travelled to Russia for a family emergency. She faces up to five years in prison if convicted. Her husband has called…

France 24 · Nov 15, 2023

Foundation stone laid for Regional Training Centre in Rajahmundry Central Prison

Home Minister Taneti Vanita laid foundation stone for Coastal Andhra Regional Training Centre in Rajahmundry Central Prison. 200-seat facility to train prison personnel of region. Rajamahendravaram MP Margani Bharat, Home & Prisons & Correctional Services Dept. Principal Secretary & DGP Harish Kumar Gupta, DIG Prisons Ravi Kiran, East Godavari Collector…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Why did Sonia go to prison in EastEnders? Everything you need to know

Why did Sonia go to prison in EastEnders? Here's everything you need to know on why the nurse was imprisoned.

WhatToWatch · Nov 15, 2023

Domestic abusers excluded from axed short prison terms after Independent revealed thousands could walk free

‘On average, two women a week are killed by a current or former partner in England and Wales. This is a harrowing statistic,’ campaigner says

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Stranger in My Own Skin: Pete Doherty documentary reviewed by a mental health and addiction expert

Stranger in My Own Skin is a documentary about the life of musician Pete Doherty, who is as well known for his drug use and spells in prison as he is for forming The Libertines and later Babyshambles. From recreational beginnings, through first realising he had a drug problem, Doherty…

The Conversation · Nov 15, 2023