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www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Europe news

Amnesty calls for release of peaceful protesters in Angola

Amnesty International calls for the release of activists unjustly detained in Angola for peaceful protests, highlighting serious health issues faced in prison. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
Europe news

More than 100 killed in failed Congo jail break at overcrowded prison

The attempted prison break in Congo led to a death toll of 129, revealing severe overcrowding and deplorable prison conditions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Iranian Nobel Laureate Badly Beaten in Prison, Her Lawyer and Family Say

Narges Mohammadi faces brutal treatment in prison, with denied medical care and communication rights, raising urgent concerns over her health and human rights. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Writing

I am ready to return whenever they say': Nasrin Sotoudeh on prison, the hijab, and violence in Iran

Iranian human rights advocate Nasrin Sotoudeh faced imprisonment, legal harassment, and family restrictions, highlighting the regime's determination to crush dissent. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Women

The staff get hush money': the hidden scandal of rape in Indian prisons

Sexual abuse of incarcerated women in West Bengal's overcrowded prisons is a harsh reality.
Prison conditions for women in West Bengal need urgent reform to ensure their safety. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Italian antifascist says cell in Hungary crawling with mice and bugs

Italian antifascist activist Ilaria Salis wrote a letter denouncing the degrading conditions in which she has been held in prison for nearly a year.
Salis described the cramped cells, presence of bedbugs, cockroaches, and mice, lack of basic supplies such as toilet paper and soap, and the delayed medical examination she was supposed to receive. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Europe news

Amnesty calls for release of peaceful protesters in Angola

Amnesty International calls for the release of activists unjustly detained in Angola for peaceful protests, highlighting serious health issues faced in prison. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
Europe news

More than 100 killed in failed Congo jail break at overcrowded prison

The attempted prison break in Congo led to a death toll of 129, revealing severe overcrowding and deplorable prison conditions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Iranian Nobel Laureate Badly Beaten in Prison, Her Lawyer and Family Say

Narges Mohammadi faces brutal treatment in prison, with denied medical care and communication rights, raising urgent concerns over her health and human rights. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Writing

I am ready to return whenever they say': Nasrin Sotoudeh on prison, the hijab, and violence in Iran

Iranian human rights advocate Nasrin Sotoudeh faced imprisonment, legal harassment, and family restrictions, highlighting the regime's determination to crush dissent. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Women

The staff get hush money': the hidden scandal of rape in Indian prisons

Sexual abuse of incarcerated women in West Bengal's overcrowded prisons is a harsh reality.
Prison conditions for women in West Bengal need urgent reform to ensure their safety. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Europe news

Italian antifascist says cell in Hungary crawling with mice and bugs

Italian antifascist activist Ilaria Salis wrote a letter denouncing the degrading conditions in which she has been held in prison for nearly a year.
Salis described the cramped cells, presence of bedbugs, cockroaches, and mice, lack of basic supplies such as toilet paper and soap, and the delayed medical examination she was supposed to receive. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Gunfire, gang rapes and missing inmates: Inside a deadly DRC jailbreak

The disastrous conditions in Makala prison exacerbated a deadly escape attempt, resulting in significant loss of life and human rights violations. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

The anteroom to hell': Over 120 killed and 59 injured in attempted escape from DRC's largest prison

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in significant casualties, emphasizing the dire conditions and overcrowding issues within the DRC prison system. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

The anteroom to hell': Over 120 killed and 59 injured in attempted escape from DRC's largest prison

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in significant casualties, emphasizing the dire conditions and overcrowding issues within the DRC prison system. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Gunfire, gang rapes and missing inmates: Inside a deadly DRC jailbreak

The disastrous conditions in Makala prison exacerbated a deadly escape attempt, resulting in significant loss of life and human rights violations. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

The anteroom to hell': Over 120 killed and 59 injured in attempted escape from DRC's largest prison

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in significant casualties, emphasizing the dire conditions and overcrowding issues within the DRC prison system. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

The anteroom to hell': Over 120 killed and 59 injured in attempted escape from DRC's largest prison

The attempted jailbreak at Makala prison resulted in significant casualties, emphasizing the dire conditions and overcrowding issues within the DRC prison system. [ more ]
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#overcrowding
www.islingtongazette.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Prison guard had both wrists broken while breaking up gang fight

Pentonville Prison faces severe overcrowding and violence, impacting safety and rehabilitation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Inhumane' and understaffed HMP Wandsworth having worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth is experiencing severe conditions, staff shortages, and violence, prompting emergency measures and significant funding for urgent improvements. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
London

Squalid Wandsworth Prison has 'worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth faces critical overcrowding and violence, characterized by inhumane conditions and insufficient staffing. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

HMP Wandsworth living conditions are inhumane', finds report

Wandsworth prison is overcrowded and unsafe, with inhumane conditions made worse by vermin infestations and alarming rates of violence and self-harm among inmates. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
UK news

Rat infested jail with sewage on floors worst I've ever seen', inspector says

HMP Bedford, a Victorian prison, has been described as the worst by the prison watchdog.
The prison was infested with rats, cockroaches, and pigeons, and had severe drainage problems causing raw sewage to cover cell floors.
Nearly a third of the prisoners released from HMP Bedford were left homeless, making it difficult to break the cycle of crime and imprisonment. [ more ]
www.islingtongazette.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Prison guard had both wrists broken while breaking up gang fight

Pentonville Prison faces severe overcrowding and violence, impacting safety and rehabilitation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Inhumane' and understaffed HMP Wandsworth having worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth is experiencing severe conditions, staff shortages, and violence, prompting emergency measures and significant funding for urgent improvements. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
London

Squalid Wandsworth Prison has 'worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth faces critical overcrowding and violence, characterized by inhumane conditions and insufficient staffing. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

HMP Wandsworth living conditions are inhumane', finds report

Wandsworth prison is overcrowded and unsafe, with inhumane conditions made worse by vermin infestations and alarming rates of violence and self-harm among inmates. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
UK news

Rat infested jail with sewage on floors worst I've ever seen', inspector says

HMP Bedford, a Victorian prison, has been described as the worst by the prison watchdog.
The prison was infested with rats, cockroaches, and pigeons, and had severe drainage problems causing raw sewage to cover cell floors.
Nearly a third of the prisoners released from HMP Bedford were left homeless, making it difficult to break the cycle of crime and imprisonment. [ more ]
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Brooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Medicine

Elderly tax scammer avoids MDC Brooklyn after judge's intervention

Colucci avoids prison at MDC due to dangerous conditions after judge's concerns. [ more ]
#incarceration
City Limits
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Opinion: Heat Behind Bars & The Urgent Case for Compassionate Release

Extreme heat affects those in prisons significantly, lacking proper cooling systems, which raises serious health concerns for inmates. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Special Master Slams Conditions at FCI Dublin in Report | KQED

The facility faced serious issues including staffing shortages and ongoing mistreatment of inmates, prompting concerns about accountability and systemic neglect. [ more ]
City Limits
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Opinion: Heat Behind Bars & The Urgent Case for Compassionate Release

Extreme heat affects those in prisons significantly, lacking proper cooling systems, which raises serious health concerns for inmates. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Special Master Slams Conditions at FCI Dublin in Report | KQED

The facility faced serious issues including staffing shortages and ongoing mistreatment of inmates, prompting concerns about accountability and systemic neglect. [ more ]
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#hmp-wandsworth
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Ministers 'ignoring serious concerns over violence and staffing at HMP Wandsworth' - new report

HMP Wandsworth faces severe issues like violence, low staffing, and inhumane conditions, neglected by ministers, according to a recent report. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Inside overcrowded, vermin-infested' Wandsworth jail as guard accused of inmate sex

Inspectors warned about crumbling, overcrowded HMP Wandsworth with systemic failures and recent scandals including a prison officer allegedly having sex with an inmate. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Ministers 'ignoring serious concerns over violence and staffing at HMP Wandsworth' - new report

HMP Wandsworth faces severe issues like violence, low staffing, and inhumane conditions, neglected by ministers, according to a recent report. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Inside overcrowded, vermin-infested' Wandsworth jail as guard accused of inmate sex

Inspectors warned about crumbling, overcrowded HMP Wandsworth with systemic failures and recent scandals including a prison officer allegedly having sex with an inmate. [ more ]
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#public-safety
www.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
New York City

Zip ties, cold air, strip searches: Ont. jail officials probe alleged assault on inmates by guards | CBC News

An investigation is underway into a reported assault on inmates by officers at an Ontario jail, following a disturbing incident captured on video. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Social justice

The Tories are letting stalkers and abusers out of prison - what better way to start an election campaign? | Frances Ryan

Politicians overlook justice system chaos, leading to unfair prison conditions, early release of offenders, risk to public safety, and inadequate support for victims. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
New York City

Zip ties, cold air, strip searches: Ont. jail officials probe alleged assault on inmates by guards | CBC News

An investigation is underway into a reported assault on inmates by officers at an Ontario jail, following a disturbing incident captured on video. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Social justice

The Tories are letting stalkers and abusers out of prison - what better way to start an election campaign? | Frances Ryan

Politicians overlook justice system chaos, leading to unfair prison conditions, early release of offenders, risk to public safety, and inadequate support for victims. [ more ]
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#human-rights-violations
Truthout
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Israel Is Holding Thousands of Palestinians Captive - Including Children

The ongoing Israeli raids and detentions of Palestinians raise serious concerns about human rights abuses and the treatment of detainees. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Europe news

EU slaps sanctions on Russian justice officials blamed for jailing Alexei Navalny

The EU imposed sanctions on Russian officials responsible for Alexei Navalny's imprisonment and death.
The sanctions involve asset freezes and travel bans on 33 officials and two prisons, holding Russia's political leadership accountable for human rights violations. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Israel Is Holding Thousands of Palestinians Captive - Including Children

The ongoing Israeli raids and detentions of Palestinians raise serious concerns about human rights abuses and the treatment of detainees. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Europe news

EU slaps sanctions on Russian justice officials blamed for jailing Alexei Navalny

The EU imposed sanctions on Russian officials responsible for Alexei Navalny's imprisonment and death.
The sanctions involve asset freezes and travel bans on 33 officials and two prisons, holding Russia's political leadership accountable for human rights violations. [ more ]
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www.amny.com
3 months ago
LGBT

Op-Ed | New York must protect incarcerated Trans people by passing the GIRDS Act now | amNewYork

Prisons and jails can be dehumanizing and cruel, especially for transgender individuals. [ more ]
The Mercury News
4 months ago
New York City

At FCI Dublin, all of the prisoners have been cleared out

All inmates from FCI Dublin have been transferred, released, or placed in community settings following the closure due to dysfunction and abuse at the facility. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
4 months ago
New York City

Texas Prisons Are Keeping Inmates At Sweltering Temperatures

Prisons in Texas have extreme heat conditions reaching above 100 degrees, impacting both inmates and staff.
The lack of air conditioning in Texas state prisons contributes to staff shortages and difficulties in filling vacancies. [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
London

Wandsworth Prison: Rats and sewage unbearable, volunteer says

Conditions at HMP Wandsworth are described as unbearable, with basic standards not being met and safety concerns rampant. [ more ]
#political-activism
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Italian antifascist could be released from Hungary jail due to EU election candidacy

Ilaria Salis, an antifascist activist imprisoned in Hungary, accepted a European Parliament candidacy, potentially granting her immunity and freedom. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Europe news

The UK must change its position': the wife of Briton jailed by Vladimir Putin on taking up her husband's fight

Evgenia Kara-Murza remains composed despite the risks to her husband serving a sentence in a Siberian jail.
British government's delayed response to meeting with Evgenia Kara-Murza reflects lack of attention to Russian opposition issues. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Italian antifascist could be released from Hungary jail due to EU election candidacy

Ilaria Salis, an antifascist activist imprisoned in Hungary, accepted a European Parliament candidacy, potentially granting her immunity and freedom. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Europe news

The UK must change its position': the wife of Briton jailed by Vladimir Putin on taking up her husband's fight

Evgenia Kara-Murza remains composed despite the risks to her husband serving a sentence in a Siberian jail.
British government's delayed response to meeting with Evgenia Kara-Murza reflects lack of attention to Russian opposition issues. [ more ]
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New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

El Chapo's desperate pleas for more supermax prison visits, calls with wife, daughters rejected

A Brooklyn federal judge rejected El Chapo's request for more contact with family, directing him to address the Bureau of Prisons. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Social justice

ICE Under Fire for Solitary Confinement of Immigrants Amid Suicide Attempts

Charles Leo Daniel was held in solitary confinement for an extended period before his death.
There have been multiple suicide attempts and hunger strikes at the NWDC following Daniel's death. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Social justice

Force used 10 times a week against women in Eastwood prison - report

High use of force at HMP Eastwood
Rising incidents involving mental health problems [ more ]
Washington Post
6 months ago
Social justice

Perspective | Watchdog reports cite long-standing crises in federal prisons

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is facing criticism for dangerous housing conditions and failing to correct problems, potentially risking the safety of inmates and the public.
The agency has a history of long-standing challenges and a broken system, as highlighted by critical watchdog reports and inclusion in the High-Risk list. [ more ]
Truthout
7 months ago
Social justice

Prison Lockdowns Are Becoming More Frequent and More Brutal Across the US

Many prisons in the US have placed general population adults under lockdown for prolonged periods of time.
Lockdowns in prisons often result in inhumane treatment and deprivation of basic needs. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Social justice

The Guardian view on overcrowded prisons: James Timpson's arrival is a signal of hope | Editorial

The appointment of James Timpson as prisons minister signals a socially liberal, reformist approach to criminal justice, focusing on rehabilitation over punishment. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Social justice

The prison and court systems are on the verge of collapse. Why aren't Labour or the Tories talking about it? | Samira Shackle

The criminal justice system in England and Wales is on the brink of collapse due to overcrowded prisons and underfunding. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

Woman arrested after video apparently shows UK prison officer having sex with inmate

Prison officer arrested after video allegedly showing sex with inmate emerges from HMP Wandsworth [ more ]
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