The Latest Breaking News from Prison

‘Extreme self-harm’: Queensland Labor faces internal criticism over prison system

Lack of mental health resources and basic facilities leaving inmates and workers traumatised, party member and daughter of state MP says

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2023

Scots prison bosses warn cash crisis could scupper plans for new Barlinnie

Barlinnie has been marked for closure by 2026, with plans to replace it with the new state-of-the-art HMP Glasgow on the outskirts of the city.

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2023

Mum of tragic Katie Allan blasts ‘lies and insults’ since death in custody

A joint fatal accident inquiry was announced last week into the deaths of Katie Allan and teenager William Lindsay, who both took their lives at Polmont Young Offenders Institution.

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2023

Richard Wakeling, crime boss extradited to UK from Thailand, starts jail sentence

Drug importer fled UK in 2018 before trial that led to 11-year prison term but was captured at a Bangkok garage in February

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023

Prison hooch now costs more than premium Champagne after crackdown measures

Jail home brew doubled in price in a year, the Chief Inspector of Prisons said. Cons make the drink from fruit, sugar and yeast, brewing up to five litres per container

Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2023

Derby protester could face legal action or prison for contempt of court

A protester who ran on Epsom racecourse after the start of the Derby could be jailed for contempt of court

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023

Chilling moment prisoner attacks guard after stalking him through jail to settle grudge

Kevin Jones was seen on CCTV trying to stalk the victim around the Blackthorn Unit at HMP Bullingdon before pulling a sharpened plastic knife out of his pocket

Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2023

Three Europeans return home after release by Iran in prisoner swap

Three Europeans returned home on Saturday a day after being released by Iran in a prisoner swap, and Tehran said there was no reason for Europeans to be arrested if they were not "exploited" by foreign security services.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2023

Fresh protests rock Senegal as death toll climbs

New clashes broke out on Saturday between Senegalese opposition supporters and police in parts of the capital Dakar, the third day of protests in the West African nation sparked by the prosecution of an opposition leader.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2023

‘They fought for freedom’: the nightly vigil to sanctify the January 6 rioters

On DC’s ‘Freedom Corner’, activists are convinced the January 6 attackers are political prisoners persecuted by the government

The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2023