The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Brickbat: Banned in Britain

The British Advertising Standards Authority has banned a prison job ad by the Ministry of Justice because it shows a white guard and a black inmate, saying the ad promotes racial stereotypes. The ministry said that because the ad features an actual guard and prisoner it doesn't promote any stereotypes…

Reason · Nov 14, 2022

Jonathan Dowdall protests isolation in prison and wants to mix with other inmates

Sources say authorities aren’t taking any chances when it comes to Dowdall

Irish Mirror · Nov 14, 2022

Jonathan Dowdall's plea to prison bosses to get out of isolation

The former Sinn Fein councillor, who is now serving a four-year sentence for his role in facilitating the murder of Kinahan cartel associate David Byrne, is soon set to take the witness stand in the case against Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch.

Dublin Live · Nov 14, 2022

British father held in Iraq prison over alleged debt released, pressure group says

Brian Glendinning is set to be released after he was arrested by Iraqi authorities over an alleged debt

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2022

Boys handcuffed, held down by guards and sat on in dangerous youth detention 'folding' restraint

Video footage shows how children are being treated in a youth detention facility facing allegations of excessive force and unlawful confinement.

ABC News · Nov 13, 2022

Family of Scots man jailed in Iraq 'cried tears of joy' after hearing prison 'nightmare' was over

Brian Glendinning, 43, was locked up in a Baghdad jail for 70 days after being arrested in Basra International Airport on September 4.

Daily Record · Nov 13, 2022

Scots father held in Iraq prison over alleged debt released but arrest risk remains

Radha Stirling, founder of the Interpol and Extradition Reform (Ipex) initiative, said she was “thrilled” to announce the news.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2022

Former inmates struggling to reintegrate into society due to minimal experience with digital technology

With some prisoners released without ever using a smartphone, simple tasks like setting up a MyGov account and paying for parking can be a challenge.

ABC News · Nov 13, 2022

Scots dad jailed for months in Iraq over Qatar bank debt released from prison

Brian Glendinning's family are hopeful they could be reunited in just days.

Daily Record · Nov 13, 2022

Scottish dad freed from Iraq jail and will reunite with children 'within hours'

Brian Glendinning, from Fife had been detained in Iraq after arriving in the Middle East to work, only to be taken to prison over an 'Interpol Red Notice' that had been issued from Qatar.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 13, 2022