The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Gary Glitter victim says prison release ‘not the justice she was promised’

The paedophile glam rock singer was released from HMP The Verne on Friday.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

CBI questions Andhra Pradesh CM's OSD and domestic help in YS Viveka murder case

TIRUPATI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sleuths questioned Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's OSD Krishna Mohan Reddy and his domestic helper Naveen in connection with the YS Vivekananda Reddy murder case at the central prison guesthouse at Kadapa on Friday.

The Times of India · Feb 3, 2023

Publish Isla Bryson case review in full, Scottish Government urged

The rapist was initially housed in a women’s-only prison before being moved to the male estate.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

Nottingham MP demands 'urgent meeting' over case of dad slashed to the face with knife

Labour MP for Nottingham South Lilian Greenwood said she is now seeking an "urgent meeting" with the Ministry of Justice to raise her concerns about how the case concerning one of her constituents has been handled.

Nottingham Post · Feb 3, 2023

Who is Gary Glitter? Disgraced pop star recalled to prison

The disgraced paedophile pop star had reportedly tried to access the dark web on his smartphone.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023

Queensland’s draconian approach to youth justice sets kids up to fail

Tightened bail laws have led to a spike in children being imprisoned – the long-term damage caused by short-term, vote-chasing politics

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023

Health workers call for political detainees' release

A network of health workers on Friday called for the unconditional release of all detained political prisoners as they expressed worry over condition of three hunger-striking activists.

Bangkok Post · Feb 3, 2023

Ex-pop star Gary Glitter freed from UK prison

Former pop star Gary Glitter has been released from prison in England after serving half of a 16-year prison sentence for sexually abusing three young girls in the 1970s

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

Tensions simmer among Palestinian prisoners as Israel cracks down

Prisoner group says deal has been reached after tough measures were imposed amid escalation of violence.

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2023

Gary Glitter's rise and fall - Glam rock icon to vile child sex attacker as he leaves jail

Gary Glitter was released from prison today after serving half his 16-year sentence for abusing young girls. The former glam rock icon's vile secrets were exposed when he took his computer for repairs

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023