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The inmate's sudden death is now the subject of multiple investigations, necessitating inquiries by the Irish Prison Service, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons, and An Garda Siochana.

UK news

fromSFGATE

2 months ago

Yosemite to resume some campsite reservations following hiring freeze chaos

Yosemite National Park is partially resuming summer camping reservations after they were halted due to staffing challenges, releasing limited slots for several campgrounds.

SF parents

UK politics

fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

Inmates to be jailed in police cells as prisons near capacity

Emergency measures, including housing prisoners in police cells, are in response to severe overcrowding in UK jails.

Operation Safeguard, activated by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, highlights the crisis in the UK's prison system and the financial burden on the government.

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding and no sanitary products - what those fleeing Ukraine war are said to have faced in four-star Dublin hotel

The asylum accommodation system in Ireland is facing significant issues, including overcrowding and inadequate conditions for vulnerable families.

UK news

fromIndependent

2 months ago

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding, no sanitary products - what those fleeing Ukraine war 'faced in four-star Dublin hotel'

Asylum seekers in Ireland face inadequate living conditions despite state-funded accommodations, highlighting systemic failures in the system.

UK news

fromIndependent

2 months ago

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding and no sanitary products - what those fleeing Ukraine war are said to have faced in four-star Dublin hotel

The asylum accommodation system in Ireland is facing significant issues, including overcrowding and inadequate conditions for vulnerable families.

UK news

fromIndependent

2 months ago

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding, no sanitary products - what those fleeing Ukraine war 'faced in four-star Dublin hotel'

Asylum seekers in Ireland face inadequate living conditions despite state-funded accommodations, highlighting systemic failures in the system.

'A dangerous and shocking situation' - - overcrowded jails leading to inmates sleeping on cell floors and early release of criminals

Government's 'revolving-door' policy doubles early inmate releases amid overcrowded jails.

Mental health

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 months ago

My life as a prison officer: It wasn't just the smell that hit you. It was the noise'

Prisons are facing severe overcrowding and mental health crises, leading to increased violence and safety concerns for both inmates and staff.

Man fined for housing 18 people in three-bed house

A north London landlord was fined Â£37,000 for illegally operating overcrowded bedsits without a license.

fromwww.times-series.co.uk

2 months ago

London politics

'Rogue' landlord flouted law by cramming 18 people into three-bedroom house

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

3 months ago

Man fined for housing 18 people in three-bed house

A north London landlord was fined Â£37,000 for illegally operating overcrowded bedsits without a license.

fromwww.times-series.co.uk

2 months ago

London politics

'Rogue' landlord flouted law by cramming 18 people into three-bedroom house

Austin Animal Services Office releases fiscal year statistical report and waives adoption fees - Austin Monitor

Austin Animal Center waives adoption fees due to overcrowding, facilitating increased adoptions amid a significant intake of animals.

UK politics

fromwww.bbc.com

3 months ago

'Tough on crime' policies behind prison crisis, says review

Current crime policies haven't decreased reoffending rates but have increased prison overcrowding.

Radical reforms are needed to prevent capacity issues in prisons by 2026.

Miscellaneous

fromeuronews

5 months ago

More than 100 missing in Nigeria after boat capsizes on river Niger

Overcrowding and lack of safety enforcement have contributed to a tragic boat accident in Nigeria with at least eight confirmed dead and many missing.

US news

fromWashington Post

6 months ago

After back-to-back hurricanes, animal shelters are 'in crisis'

Hurricane flooding has severely impacted animal shelters, forcing staff to relocate animals and exacerbating existing overcrowding issues nationwide.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

7 months ago

Views sought on bus route 'so packed schoolchildren have to wait ages to get home'

Concerns about overcrowding on the 499 bus route during school times have intensified, as local residents report significant delays and issues boarding the bus.

London

fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk

8 months ago

Prison guard had both wrists broken while breaking up gang fight

Shay Dhury, a prison officer, described the chaotic environment at Pentonville, stating, 'They go for each other - and when two people go, other people go. It ends up us just trying to stop the fight. It gets really messy sometimes - stressful, yeah.'

UK news

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April 22, 2025

Judges told to favour community alternatives over short prison sentences

April 22, 2025

Judges told to favour community alternatives over short prison sentences

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

Balearics hit back at selfie tourism' as sites become overwhelmed

The picture postcard beauty spots under attack from influencers

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

Balearics hit back at selfie tourism' as sites become overwhelmed

The picture postcard beauty spots under attack from influencers

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

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

Bold spending needed to halt prison crisis - union

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

Killers could serve shorter jail terms for good behaviour, minister signals

Prison shake-up announced to deal with overcrowding

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

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

Bold spending needed to halt prison crisis - union

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

Killers could serve shorter jail terms for good behaviour, minister signals

Prison shake-up announced to deal with overcrowding

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

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

Artist CJ Hendry's NYC flower exhibition shut down by cops for 'public safety'

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

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

Artist CJ Hendry's NYC flower exhibition shut down by cops for 'public safety'

The Sutton primary schools with too many students enrolled

The number of overcrowded secondary schools in Croydon revealed

The Croydon primary schools with too many students enrolled

The Sutton primary schools with too many students enrolled

The number of overcrowded secondary schools in Croydon revealed

The Croydon primary schools with too many students enrolled

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

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

London ebike fire: landlords of grossly overcrowded' flat fined almost 100,000

Landlord couple fined 90k over fatal flat fire

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

London ebike fire: landlords of grossly overcrowded' flat fined almost 100,000

Landlord couple fined 90k over fatal flat fire

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

Prisoner (33) dies of suspected drugs overdose in Midlands Prison, Portlaoise

Yosemite to resume some campsite reservations following hiring freeze chaos

Inmates to be jailed in police cells as prisons near capacity

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding and no sanitary products - what those fleeing Ukraine war are said to have faced in four-star Dublin hotel

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding, no sanitary products - what those fleeing Ukraine war 'faced in four-star Dublin hotel'

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding and no sanitary products - what those fleeing Ukraine war are said to have faced in four-star Dublin hotel

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding, no sanitary products - what those fleeing Ukraine war 'faced in four-star Dublin hotel'

'A dangerous and shocking situation' - - overcrowded jails leading to inmates sleeping on cell floors and early release of criminals

My life as a prison officer: It wasn't just the smell that hit you. It was the noise'

Man fined for housing 18 people in three-bed house

'Rogue' landlord flouted law by cramming 18 people into three-bedroom house

Man fined for housing 18 people in three-bed house

'Rogue' landlord flouted law by cramming 18 people into three-bedroom house

Austin Animal Services Office releases fiscal year statistical report and waives adoption fees - Austin Monitor

'Tough on crime' policies behind prison crisis, says review

More than 100 missing in Nigeria after boat capsizes on river Niger

After back-to-back hurricanes, animal shelters are 'in crisis'

Views sought on bus route 'so packed schoolchildren have to wait ages to get home'

Prison guard had both wrists broken while breaking up gang fight

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#overcrowding