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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Scandal of indefinite jail terms has left prisoners damaged by state's failure'

Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) jail terms are overbearing and unfair as he urged his successor...to look carefully at fresh proposals to end the historic wrong.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hanging points death toll unacceptable', attorney general Michelle Rowland says, urging states to review practices

Michelle Rowland urges review of prisons due to unacceptable deaths linked to hanging points.
Accelerated justice reforms to be discussed among state and territory attorneys-general.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Nothing Can Truly Prepare You for Your First Time Behind Bars

C-76, known today as the Eric M. Taylor Center, has served as the primary facility for men serving city time in New York City for nearly six decades.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Kim Kardashian graduates law school after 6 years in surprise backyard commencement ceremony

"Six years ago, Kim Kardashian walked into this program with nothing but a fierce desire to fight for justice, no law school lectures, no ivory tower shortcuts, just determination."
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Criminals could fill potholes and clean bins under government plans

Under proposals aimed at addressing overcrowding in prisons, offenders could serve community sentences that involve tasks such as filling potholes, instead of serving time in jail.
UK news
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Staten Island's top judge brings his roots and creativity to new role | amNewYork

Raymond L. Rodriguez is the first Latino appointed as Staten Island's top judge, reflecting progress in diversity within the legal system.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Mothers of NYC police-involved shooting victims urge top cop Tisch to fire lieutenant behind 2019 killing | amNewYork

Mothers of victims of police violence are urging accountability and firing of Lt. Rivera for the use of lethal force in the death of Allan Feliz.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Ontario to examine involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation | CBC News

Ontario's government plans to introduce involuntary addictions treatment for inmates and those on probation, alongside broader justice reform measures revealed in upcoming legislation.
Canada news
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