#overcrowding
#overcrowding

Miami

Migrants at Ice jail in Miami made to kneel to eat like dogs', report alleges

fromMiami Herald

Miami food

ICE has built a plexiglass tent city in Krome to house hundreds of immigrants

fromHell Gate

1 day ago

US politics

Judge Orders ICE to Stop Barbaric Treatment of Immigrants Detained in Lower Manhattan

Miami

Migrants at Ice jail in Miami made to kneel to eat like dogs', report alleges

fromMiami Herald

Miami food

ICE has built a plexiglass tent city in Krome to house hundreds of immigrants

more#immigration

Privacy professionals

fromIndependent

4 days ago

Sex offenders can no longer be fully segregated in Irish jails as numbers almost double

Electronic tagging pilot project will initially use fewer than 70 tags by year-end.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

6 days ago

Waterstones Piccadilly event descends into 'hell on earth' as readers blast 'dangerous' overcrowding

Attendees of Waterstones' BookFest 2025 experienced overcrowding and confusion, leading to chaos and safety concerns.

NYC real estate

fromSFGATE

6 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Bethenny Frankel Reveals the Areas Set To Overtake the Hamptons as the East Coast's Most Exclusive Hot Spots

Bethenny Frankel predicts a shift towards smaller towns as the Hamptons face overcrowding and loss of exclusivity.

1 week ago

Waterstones apologises after readers brand event 'utter chaos'

Waterstones' BookFest faced complaints of overcrowding and chaos, prompting an apology from the company.

Travel

fromTravel + Leisure

1 week ago

This Is the Most Crowded Tourist Destination on the Planet-Here's How to See It Without All of the People

Vatican City is the most overcrowded tourist destination, with a ratio of 7,709 tourists for every resident.

Travel

fromTravel + Leisure

New Report Names the Most Frustrating Beaches in the World-and a Famous U.S. Spot Tops the List

Waikiki Beach in Hawaii is the most complained-about beach worldwide, scoring a perfect 100 mainly due to overcrowding.

fromTime Out London

London Waterloo has unveiled a 1 billion fleet of 'platform hoover' trains to tackle overcrowding

New air-conditioned trains promised in 2019 are still not fully operational, causing commuter frustration.

fromTruthout

Report Says Florida Immigration Prisons Are Violating Human Rights Standards

The report documents conditions for detained immigrants at Florida's Krome North Service Processing Center, Broward Transitional Center, and Federal Detention Center, alleging flagrant violations of international human rights.

Social justice

London

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Waterloo woe: 1bn fleet of platform hoover' trains to be rolled out to help tackle extreme overcrowding'

New trains, termed platform hoovers, are finally being rolled out to address extreme overcrowding on London Waterloo routes.

#tourism

fromMail Online

Travel

Thousands of selfie-hunting holidaymakers pack streets of Santorini

fromThe Local France

Paris food

10 alternatives to France's overcrowded tourist hotspots

Barcelona

Balearics hit back at selfie tourism' as sites become overwhelmed

London

Egypt facing major problem at iconic pyramids as tourism booms: 'Avoid all these scammers'

fromMail Online

Travel

Thousands of selfie-hunting holidaymakers pack streets of Santorini

fromThe Local France

Paris food

10 alternatives to France's overcrowded tourist hotspots

Barcelona

Balearics hit back at selfie tourism' as sites become overwhelmed

London

Egypt facing major problem at iconic pyramids as tourism booms: 'Avoid all these scammers'

more#tourism

#animal-rescue

fromLos Angeles Times

Pets

'Distressing and alarming.' More than 400 guinea pigs found at a South Los Angeles home

Over 400 guinea pigs were rescued from overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in South Los Angeles.

Pets

40 dogs found 'hidden in cabinets' and 'crammed behind furniture' in NYC apartment

Animal rescue workers discovered 40 abandoned Belgian Malinois in deplorable conditions, highlighting urgent animal welfare concerns in NYC.

fromLos Angeles Times

Pets

'Distressing and alarming.' More than 400 guinea pigs found at a South Los Angeles home

Pets

40 dogs found 'hidden in cabinets' and 'crammed behind furniture' in NYC apartment

more#animal-rescue

Cockroach-infested jail detained inmates illegally

HMP Pentonville is in special measures due to overcrowding, mismanagement of prison terms, and unacceptable living conditions for inmates.

Prisoners let out in error' or held illegally in squalid' prison, watchdog warns

HMP Pentonville experiences severe overcrowding, inmate mismanagement, and poor living conditions, prompting urgent governmental intervention.

fromwww.cbc.ca

4 weeks ago

Province's $180M jail expansion is not enough to address overcrowding in prisons, say experts | CBC News

"If you commit a violent crime in Ontario, you will be caught, you will be prosecuted, and you will be locked up," Solicitor General Michale Kernzer stated. This reflects the government's tough stance on crime and indicates ongoing support for punitive measures rather than comprehensive reform for correctional facilities.

Toronto

French prisoner rearrested days after escape in cellmate's laundry bag

Elyazid A, 20, known as the Joker or the Equaliser, was detained early on Monday morning after escaping from Lyon-Corbas prison in a laundry bag.

France news

US politics

fromSun Sentinel

Florida Democrats describe 'appalling' conditions after Alligator Alcatraz tour; Republicans say it's 'very well run'

Detention facility conditions in Florida described as appalling with overcrowded cages, heat issues, and inadequate food.

#criminal-justice

EU data protection

Sweden set to rent cells in Estonian jails as it runs out of room for its prisoners

UK politics

Analysis: Tough on crime' politics has not made us safer we need a rethink

EU data protection

Sweden set to rent cells in Estonian jails as it runs out of room for its prisoners

UK politics

Analysis: Tough on crime' politics has not made us safer we need a rethink

more#criminal-justice

fromwww.amny.com

fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk

Big splash, big mess: New Central Park pool opens as disaster with fights, hours-long lines and crowds, New Yorkers say

Gottesman Pool in Central Park faces massive crowds, wait times, and negative experiences despite initial excitement over its opening.

Dodgy landlord fined more than 60k over overcrowded, unlicensed homes

Landlord fined over 60,000 for operating overcrowded, unlicensed homes in Epping.

Drugs smuggling 'destabilising' prisons, watchdog says

Drugs being smuggled into prisons in England and Wales are destabilising the system and hindering rehabilitation efforts.

fromwww.thetottenhamindependent.co.uk

Advisory group recommends closure of Arbour Hill, country's main prison for sex offenders

The report highlights that Irish prisons are operating at 12% above capacity and that some 300 extra prison spaces have been added in recent years.

UK politics

Renovation

'I have seen people cry because of overcrowded homes'

Overcrowding remains a critical issue in Haringey despite recent housing progress, affecting families and children.

#louvre-museum

fromTheartnewspaper

Paris food

Louvre forced to close after staff walk out protesting overcrowding

Paris food

The Louvre shuts its doors amid fears of overcrowding

fromTheartnewspaper

Paris food

Louvre forced to close after staff walk out protesting overcrowding

Paris food

The Louvre shuts its doors amid fears of overcrowding

UK news

Fresh setback for University Hospital Limerick as report into need for second emergency department delayed

Healthcare

Five most overcrowded hospitals this month revealed as nurses warn of 'unacceptable levels' on trolleys

fromIndependent

UK news

Fresh setback for University Hospital Limerick as report into need for second emergency department delayed

Healthcare

Five most overcrowded hospitals this month revealed as nurses warn of 'unacceptable levels' on trolleys

more#healthcare

Attic conversions and extensions for elderly family to be exempt from planning rules in memo going before cabinet

Prison capacity in Ireland is critically high, prompting plans for significant expansions across multiple facilities.

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to bring plan for hundreds of new prison spaces to cabinet colleagues

The government plans to increase prison capacity by 960 places due to overcrowding, with accelerated construction timelines.

Five most overcrowded hospitals this month revealed as nurses warn of 'unacceptable levels' on trolleys

Over 8,000 patients in Irish hospitals are waiting for beds, signaling ongoing overcrowding challenges despite a slight decrease from previous months.

Boston real estate

fromIndependent

Revealed: How investments firm is making thousands from leasing dozens of properties to 'customers'

Linehan O'Brien Investments faces criticism for treating tenants as 'customers' and allegedly overcrowding properties without proper documentation.

#prison-reform

UK politics

Plans to free sex offenders after half of sentence to tackle prison crisis

UK politics

Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals

UK politics

It's a scandal': Prisoners on IPP jail terms excluded from recall release scheme

UK news

Prison shake-up announced to deal with overcrowding

UK politics

Prisoners to earn freedom after serving third of sentence under new plans

UK politics

Bold spending needed to halt prison crisis - union

UK politics

Plans to free sex offenders after half of sentence to tackle prison crisis

UK politics

Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals

UK politics

It's a scandal': Prisoners on IPP jail terms excluded from recall release scheme

UK news

Prison shake-up announced to deal with overcrowding

UK politics

Prisoners to earn freedom after serving third of sentence under new plans

UK politics

Bold spending needed to halt prison crisis - union

more#prison-reform

Judges told to favour community alternatives over short prison sentences

Short custodial sentences may be replaced with community-based alternatives to alleviate prison overcrowding in England and Wales.

#rikers-island

fromwww.amny.com

NYC politics

War of words at Rikers Island: Public advocate, correction officer union boss clash over conditions at jails | amNewYork

NYC parents

April 22, 2025

Rikers Island's transformation from trash dump to infamous jail reveals systemic issues of overcrowding and neglect within the penal system.

New York Islanders

PREMIUMSpotlight: The strange history of Rikers Island part two: The crash

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

War of words at Rikers Island: Public advocate, correction officer union boss clash over conditions at jails | amNewYork

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams confronted overcrowding issues at Rikers Island, leading to a heated exchange with the Correction Officers' union.

NYC parents

April 22, 2025

Rikers Island's transformation from trash dump to infamous jail reveals systemic issues of overcrowding and neglect within the penal system.

New York Islanders

PREMIUMSpotlight: The strange history of Rikers Island part two: The crash

Rikers Island transitioned from a waste dump to a troubled correctional facility, facing issues of overcrowding and brutality.

more#rikers-island

#education

NYC parents

The Croydon primary schools with too many students enrolled

SF parents

The Sutton primary schools with too many students enrolled

NYC parents

The Croydon primary schools with too many students enrolled

SF parents

The Sutton primary schools with too many students enrolled

more#education

A major change to who gets to climb Mount Everest could be coming

Nepal will require climbers to have prior experience on similar peaks to obtain Everest permits.

The goal of the new regulations is to reduce overcrowding and improve safety on Mount Everest.

The number of overcrowded secondary schools in Croydon revealed

In Croydon, four of the 24 secondary schools are over capacity, reflecting a broader trend where nearly a quarter of England's secondary schools are facing similar issues.

London politics

NYC real estate

fromAP News

3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Queens, NY, on Easter

Deadly house fire in Queens on Easter leads to three deaths and a serious injury due to overcrowding and safety violations.