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Over 30% of detainees in Indian prisons are Muslims, double their share in population

In 2021, over 30% of all detenues in Indian prisons were Muslims even though the community’s share in the population is only 14.2%

The Hindu

Prison officer 'laughed' as police raided her house after affair with inmate

Chloe Jones, 30, said going to prison was like being "on a school trip" with her mates

Liverpool Echo

Aboriginal prisoner dies in Victoria

An inmate at Victoria's Loddon Prison has died, the second death of an Indigenous person in the state in recent months.

AAP

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Elizabeth Holmes’ barrage of new-trial bids as sentencing nears: What’s she after, and will it work?

Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes’ flurry of attempts last week to get a new trial has multiple goals, and one of those court motions stands a good chance of delaying the start of her expected prison sentence, legal experts say.

Tribune News Service

Aboriginal man dies in custody at Loddon Prison in Castlemaine

The family of an Aboriginal prisoner who died in a Victorian jail say there were delays in him being able to apply for parole and he was let down by the justice system.

ABC News

Nikolas Cruz’s sentencing trial: What we’ve learned so far

Jurors are weighing whether to sentence Cruz to life in prison or to death for carrying out one of the worst school shootings in American history

The Independent UK

Saxena's last appeal thrown out

The Supreme Court upheld lower court rulings against financier Rakesh Saxena, sentencing him to 335 years in prison in three lawsuits in connection with the Bangkok Bank of Commerce (BBC) embezzlement scandal.

Bangkok Post

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Victorian prison rate growing as sentences for serious crimes get longer, review shows

Tougher penalties for serious crimes in Victoria are contributing to the state's rising rate of imprisonment, a review by an independent advisory body shows.

ABC News

Dangerous killer who made legal history could be moved to open prison

William Dunlop was the first person to be jailed when double jeopardy laws were changed.

The Independent UK

In Texas youth prisons, children trapped in their cells use water bottles and lunch trays for toilets

Gov. Greg Abbott largely remained silent as dangerous conditions caused by a lack of staff persisted at Texas juvenile facilities during the summer.

The Texas Tribune

Egypt activist on hunger strike says he may die in prison: Report

Alaa Abdel Fattah, icon of Egypt’s 2011 revolt, has been on hunger strike for nearly six months, protesting detention.

Al Jazeera

Vic prison population more than doubles

Victorian inmates are spending more time behind bars for serious offences, and it has helped lead to a more than doubling in the state's prison population.

AAP

Activist jailed for two years for insulting Thailand's queen

A Thai court sentenced a political activist to two years in prison on Monday for insulting the monarchy, her lawyer said, after the activist was judged to have dressed as Queen Suthida during a street protest the court ruled mocked the royal family.

Reuters

Spanish sex club owners, workers protest prostitution bill

Protesters including brothel owners and sex workers have demonstrated in front of the Spanish Parliament over a bill that would penalize prostitution customers and sex club owners or pimps with sentences up to 4 years in prison

The Independent UK

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‘Poisoned’ in the womb, untreated conditions and orphaned: Nikolas Cruz had a horror start to life but does it matter in trial?

Jurors are learning more about the early life of Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz from his apparent exposure to alcohol in the womb, the deaths of his adoptive parents and his behavioural and emotional problems. But will it make any difference in their decision to sentence him to life in prison…

Bangkok Post

Supreme Court upholds rulings against Rakesh Saxena

The Independent UK

Thai protester accused of mocking queen gets 2 years' prison

A legal aid group says a court in Thailand has sentenced an activist to two years in prison for allegedly insulting the country’s queen by wearing traditional Thai attire at a demonstration for reform of the monarchy two years ago

Wales Online

Two violent burglars who fled an open prison one week ago are still on the run

It is thought the burglars who absconded from the same open prison two days apart, have linked up

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Evening Standard

Fyre Festival scammer Billy McFarland ‘celebrated prison release with cocktail party’

Promoter William “Billy” McFarland was jailed for defrauding investors to help him stage the failed music show in the Exumas

Irish Mirror

Thug boasts from prison about upcoming release and 'catch up' with gang boss

Michael Jones is set to be freed from Mountjoy Prison

Bangkok Post

Activist jailed for Thai costume imitating highest institution

A woman activist was sentenced to prison on Monday for wearing Thai attire with the intention of portraying the highest institution.

Reuters

Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib needs "proper" medical care, says daughter

The daughter of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Monday called for "proper" medical care for her jailed father, three weeks into a 12-year sentence he is serving for corruption.

The Guardian - UK

British-Egyptian hunger striker Alaa Abd El-Fattah says he may die in prison

Jailed activist-blogger may escalate six-month hunger strike as supporters say UK is failing to pressure its Cop27 partner

Glasgow Live

Investigation into death of Glasgow killer who gunned man down at bus stop

A fatal accident inquiry will be held at Glasgow Sheriff Court into the circumstances surrounding the death of John Wilson, who was jailed for life in 1991 for the murder of Stephen Barnes.

AAP

Qld rapist attacked psych during interview

A 21-year-old man has been jailed for more than a decade for raping a 15-year-old girl before attacking a psychologist while in custody.

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