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Chaos at Wandsworth Prison as staff 'unable to account for prisoners during the day'

HMP Wandsworth faces severe deficiencies in security, prompting urgent government funding and intervention after a high-profile escape incident.

UK: Prison layouts reportedly leaked on dark web

The Ministry of Justice is addressing a data breach involving confidential prison layouts leaked online.

Chaos at Wandsworth Prison as staff 'unable to account for prisoners during the day'

HMP Wandsworth faces severe deficiencies in security, prompting urgent government funding and intervention after a high-profile escape incident.

UK: Prison layouts reportedly leaked on dark web

The Ministry of Justice is addressing a data breach involving confidential prison layouts leaked online.
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Five prisoners incorrectly freed under early release scheme still not back in jail

Five prisoners still not returned to custody after being incorrectly freed under a government scheme due to outdated legislation.

Five still in jail 16 years after being given IPP sentences of below six months, data shows

Prisoners with short tariffs under IPP sentences have remained imprisoned for significantly longer than anticipated, raising urgent questions about the justice system.

Five prisoners incorrectly freed under early release scheme still not back in jail

Five prisoners still not returned to custody after being incorrectly freed under a government scheme due to outdated legislation.

Five still in jail 16 years after being given IPP sentences of below six months, data shows

Prisoners with short tariffs under IPP sentences have remained imprisoned for significantly longer than anticipated, raising urgent questions about the justice system.
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Inmates with restraining orders wrongly let out early

Dozens of prisoners were mistakenly released due to a logging error; they were meant to be excluded from early release for breaching orders.

Hundreds' of prisoners freed early in England and Wales not fitted with tags

Early release prisoners in England and Wales lack electronic tags, violating release conditions and raising security alarms amid criticisms of Serco's contract management.

Baby P's mother recalled to prison after breaching licence conditions

Tracey Connelly, mother of Baby P, has been recalled to prison for breaching her license conditions after being released in 2022.

From legal woes to tech wows: 7 promising UK lawtech startups you need to know, 6 of them are now hiring

UK is a leading epicentre for lawtech startups with significant investments.
Law firms in the UK are actively participating in the lawtech trend to enhance their competitiveness.
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