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Staff at Welsh prison given anti-corruption training after three guards have affairs with inmates

The Prison Service said it will not hesitate to punish those who break the rules

Wales Online · Jan 5, 2023

The number of Irish prisoners getting temporary release for Christmas is set to double - with 129 getting out for "a few hours" or "up to seven nights"

The Prison Service said: “The overriding concern when considering the applications is the safety of the public"

Irish Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

Palestinians call for strike after prisoner dies of cancer

Palestinian factions are calling for a general strike in the occupied West Bank and urging Palestinians to confront Israeli troops after a Palestinian prisoner died of lung cancer

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

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Palestinians Call For Strike After Prisoner Dies of Cancer

Palestinian factions called for a general strike in the occupied West Bank and urged Palestinians to confront Israeli troops on Tuesday after a Palestinian prisoner died of lung cancer. Nasser Abu Hamid, 50, a former leader of the Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade, the armed wing of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 20, 2022

Stephen Lawrence killer caught with mobile phone in prison cell for second time

Stephen Lawrence's racist killer was found to be illegally possessing a phone while in HMP Dartmoor, as fears are growing that corrupt prison staff member supplied David Norris with the device

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022

Police investigation after Stephen Lawrence killer accused of using phone in prison cell

A Prison Service spokesman said: ‘We can confirm this matter has been referred to the police for investigation.’

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2022

Stephen Lawrence killer referred to police after ‘taking selfies from cell’

David Norris was given a life sentence in 2012.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022

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New picture of fugitive Gateshead murderer Lee Nevins issued after prison escape

Lee Nevins, from Gateshead is on the run for the second time after absconding from an open prison in Derbyshire

Chronicle Live · Sep 29, 2022

'It's an insult to Lee': Murdered Lee Jobling's family's anguish as killer flees prison for the second time

Lee Nevins, from Gateshead is on the run for the second time after absconding from an open prison in Derbyshire

Chronicle Live · Sep 29, 2022

Gateshead murderer Lee Nevins on the run again after absconding from prison

Nevins was jailed for life for killing disabled Lee Jobling at his home on Leam Lane in 2006

Chronicle Live · Sep 28, 2022

Investigation launched after Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris ‘takes selfies from cell’

It is understood the Prison Service is conducting cell searches, while working to have any social media accounts linked with David Norris shut down.

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2022

Investigation launched after killer of Stephen Lawrence reportedly obtains smartphone in prison

Ministry of Justice investigating alleged security breach that allowed David Norris to send selfies to friends

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2022

Inquiry launched after Stephen Lawrence killer ‘sends selfies from cell’

Prison Service conducting cell searches and working to shut down social media accounts linked to David Norris

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Investigation launched after Stephen Lawrence killer ‘takes selfies from cell’

It is understood the Prison Service is conducting cell searches, while working to have any social media accounts linked with David Norris shut down.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

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Manchester Evening News · Aug 28, 2022

'I was pregnant in prison with child killers and was terrified of giving birth in my cell'

"Just being in that cell, what a thing to have to say my child when she's grown up, 'oh yeah you were born in a cell'"

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022

Prison criticised after suicide watch inmate who died was allowed razors

Inquest into death of remand prisoner at HMP Chelmsford finds officers were unaware that access to razor blades should have been monitored

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022

How public sector pay has fallen in real terms – in charts

Guardian analysis of ONS data shows public sector earnings have fallen in real terms by 4.3% since the financial crisis

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022

Jailed tennis star Boris Becker ‘lands job teaching sport science’ in prison

Prison Service denies ‘any preferential treatment was given’

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Manchester Evening News · Jul 13, 2022

Convicted murderer dies of Covid days after positive test in prison

Prisoners didn't report Covid symptoms to avoid 'lockdown', reveals a published report into his death

Belfast Live · Jun 17, 2022

Key questions as gang 'planned prison van ramming for at least a month'

Gardai are searching for a car with NI plates

Liverpool Echo · May 27, 2022

Double killer on the run from prison for the second time

People should call 999 if they see Darren Pilkington

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2022

Double killer on run after escaping prison for second time sparking manhunt

Darren Pilkington, 39, who previously killed his girlfriend and as a teen beat a man to death outside a pub, has gone AWOL from HMP Kirkham in Lancashire, with officers launching a manhunt

Manchester Evening News · May 27, 2022

Manhunt for double killer after he goes on the run from open prison for the second time

Darren Pilkington was jailed in 2006 for killing his then girlfriend Carly Fairhurst in Wigan

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022

Manhunt for double killer on run from open prison after escaping for second time

Darren Pilkington was jailed in 2006 for killing his then girlfriend

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

‘Charismatic’ terrorist prisoners to be isolated in jail ‘separation centres’

Justice Secetary Dominic Raab said the Government is taking decisive action to prevent radicalisation behind bars.

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