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Watchdog finds many failures before Whitey Bulger's killing

The Justice Department's inspector general has found a series of missteps by federal Bureau of Prisons officials preceded the 2018 beating death of Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Public life needs people of humanity and vision. Matt Hancock was not one of them

As an ex-offender who now campaigns on penal policy, I saw him pander to the party’s worst instincts, says design executive and former Conservative party official Ashish Prashar

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022

Ukraine jails priest accused of assisting Russian troops

A Ukrainian priest from a church affiliated with Russia has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of assisting Russian, the Prosecutor General's Office said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Indonesia releases bombmaker in Bali attacks on parole

A bombmaker in the 2002 Bali attacks that killed 202 people has been released from an Indonesian prison after serving half his 20-year sentence

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Belarus protest leader's health problems caused by bad treatment in jail - allies

Political allies of jailed Belarusian protest leader Maria Kolesnikova said on Wednesday a rapid deterioration in her health last week and eventual hospitalisation were prompted by bad treatment in prison.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Mozambique court finds former president's son, others guilty over $2 billion scandal

A Mozambican court on Wednesday found a former president's son and 10 other people guilty on charges related to a $2 billion "hidden debt" scandal that crashed the southern African nation's economy, sentencing them each to more than 10 years in prison.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Prison worker injured after falling down manhole at Scots jail

The SPS employee received first aid treatment from paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

Long sentences for militant leader, followers

YALA: The provincial court has given long prison sentences to one of the leaders and other members of a militant group held responsible for widespread violence in the southernmost provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat.

Bangkok Post · Dec 7, 2022

Tourists heading to Bali warned of new Indonesia law banning extra-marital sex

Tourists to Indonesia who are caught having extra marital sex could end up in prison under new laws which also prohibit the promotion of contraception and defaming the president

Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

Right hand man to 'Godfather of Oldham' fled 4,000 miles to escape justice after terrifying eBay attacks

Imran Ali, 43, was sentenced to 10 years in prison

Manchester Evening News · Dec 7, 2022