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Uncertainties remain for 'happy' freed Franco-Iranian academic

French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah is "happy" to have been released from prison in Iran but uncertainties remain about when she could return to France, her lawyer said at the weekend.

Radio France Internationale

Nicaragua’s prisoners flew to freedom – but Ortega’s not going anywhere

Joy and relief greeted the freed political detainees as they landed in the US but has Nicaragua’s autocratic ruler merely removed his biggest problem?

The Guardian - US

Gangster questioned over Dumbarton mum's murder 'may never be found' after going on run from prison

Dean Woods absconded from prison after being jailed for his part in a £12million cocaine smuggling operation. He was the prime suspect in the disappearance of mum Lisa Brown in Spain in 2015.

Glasgow Live

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Ex-marine fights extradition from 'inhumane' prison

The family of an ex-military pilot facing extradition to the USA has decried his "inhumane" jail conditions and flagged a UN Human Rights Committee complaint.

AAP

Fears gangster accused of murdering missing Scots mum 'will never be found'

Prime suspect Dean Woods went on the run from prison over a £12million cocaine ring.

Daily Record

Trans convict Tiffany Scott claims she is being 'abused' by prison officers in letter to Record

The convicted stalker alleges prison officers in various jails have waged a vendetta against her in a letter sent to the Daily Record.

Daily Record

Nottinghamshire prison workshops meant to teach inmates new skills 'lying empty'

The picture was taken by a jail inspector, who slammed prison bosses at HMP Ranby in Retford.

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Brittney Griner spotted smiling at the Super Bowl after release from Russian prison

A relaxed, smiling Brittney Griner was seen smiling at the Super Bowl after taking in the PGA Tour in Phoenix

The Independent UK

Man jailed this week for brutal Dublin attack on pregnant partner has 'price on head' in prison

Dean Paget, who told his victim he would “rip” their unborn daughter from her as he punched and kicked her in the stomach, was jailed for 13 years on Tuesday.

Dublin Live

Brittney Griner makes new public appearance after release from Russian prison

A relaxed, smiling Brittney Griner took in the golfing action at the ‘loudest hole on the rowdiest stop on the PGA Tour’

The Independent UK

SNP voters want Nicola Sturgeon to remain FM amid resignation calls, poll finds

A MAJORITY of Yes voters and SNP voters believe Nicola Sturgeon should continue as First Minister, a poll has found.

The National (Scotland)

Man jailed for brutal Dublin attack on pregnant partner has 'price on head' in prison

Paget is currently on protection as there are serious threats against him

Irish Mirror

Pope worried about Nicaraguan bishop sentenced to 26 years

Pope Francis on Sunday expressed sadness and worry at the news that Roman Catholic Bishop Roland Álvarez, an outspoken critic of the Nicaraguan government, had been sentenced to 26 years in prison in the latest move against the Catholic Church and government opponents

The Independent UK

James Bulger's brother will never forgive killer and Jon Venables 'must die in prison'

On the 30th anniversary of the murder of two-year-old James Bulger today, justice secretary Dominic Raab has reportedly told the family that Jon Venables doesn't deserve to ever be released

Daily Mirror

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Reuters

Pope voices his concern for imprisoned Nicaraguan bishop

Pope Francis on Sunday spoke of his concern over the imprisonment of Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Alvarez, who was sentenced to more than 26 years in prison in the Latin American country.

Nottingham Post

The latest offenders who have learned their fate before Nottingham courts

7 people lost their liberty

The Independent UK

Isla Bryson never mentioned being transgender as child, says mother

The 31-year-old was convicted of raping two women.

The National (Scotland)

How a Barrhead man in a Spanish jail found musical fame

IT’S not every day a Scot wins a major regional music competition from a Spanish jail cell – but that’s exactly what Allan McCarthy did.

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Daily Record

Isla Bryson's mum didn't know transgender rapist at centre of political storm was her son

Rape survivor Janet Bryson revealed she initially had no idea that the predator at the centre of Scotland’s biggest political storm was her son – who now claims to be a woman.

The Independent UK

Brittany Griner attends WM Phoenix Open golf tournament

Brittany Griner attended the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament Saturday in her second public appearance since her release from a Russian prison

Daily Mirror

Dangerous children including convicted murderers push prison staff to the brink

Shocking figures reveal almost one in four inmates are high-risk teens at HMP Wetherby for boys which has seen 215 assaults between young prisoners in the last year alone

The Independent UK

Campaigners stage ‘night carnival’ to call for release of Julian Assange

Assange has been held in London’s Belmarsh Prison since he was removed from the Ecuadorian Embassy in 2019.

Daily Mirror

Jared O'Mara will find prison 'difficult' and 'believes he did nothing wrong' says ex-aide

Jared O'Mara's political career is one of the most chaotic episodes in modern politics. Here's how he went from local bar DJ to being jailed for tens of thousands in fraud

Daily Mirror

Prison classrooms meant to teach inmates new skills during rehabilitation lying empty

A picture of an inmate putting his feet up in a deserted classroom was taken at HMP Ranby in Nottinghamshire, which bills itself as a training prison. Inmates at the jail are supposed to learn skills

Dublin Live

'I kicked my drug addiction after 26 years - and now I want to help others'

“If I didn't end up in prison, I was probably gonna be dead” - A woman who turned her life around after being on the streets and abusing drugs for decades shares inspirational story

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