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How natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires impact incarcerated people

Incarcerated individuals are particularly vulnerable to disasters, often unable to evacuate or protect themselves during emergencies.

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.

Nearly one in six prisons have no officers trained to deal with riots

Shortage of trained prison officers to deal with riots in England and Wales' jails.
Prisons facing challenges with overcrowding, violence, and lack of resources to manage large-scale disturbances.

How natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires impact incarcerated people

Incarcerated individuals are particularly vulnerable to disasters, often unable to evacuate or protect themselves during emergencies.

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.

Nearly one in six prisons have no officers trained to deal with riots

Shortage of trained prison officers to deal with riots in England and Wales' jails.
Prisons facing challenges with overcrowding, violence, and lack of resources to manage large-scale disturbances.
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#gang-violence

Months after RICO murder convictions, it's unclear whether Aryan Brotherhood members will ever actually see federal prison

Brant Daniel, an Aryan Brotherhood member, desires federal prison transfer to escape California prison's corruption and maintain life sentence.

Prison gangs: I've chopped people, attacked staff, hidden drugs'

Gangs operate violently both inside and outside prisons, influencing inmates' lives significantly.

Months after RICO murder convictions, it's unclear whether Aryan Brotherhood members will ever actually see federal prison

Brant Daniel, an Aryan Brotherhood member, desires federal prison transfer to escape California prison's corruption and maintain life sentence.

Prison gangs: I've chopped people, attacked staff, hidden drugs'

Gangs operate violently both inside and outside prisons, influencing inmates' lives significantly.
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#scotland

Cis woman accidentally sent to male prison because she had 'masculine features'

A transgender woman was mistakenly placed in a men's prison due to misclassification based on appearance, raising significant concerns about the prison system's handling of gender.

Woman spent night in male prison after being mistaken for man

A woman spent the night in a male prison due to a gender identification error by authorities in Scotland.

Trans woman Tiffany Scott dies in custody at high-security Scottish prison

Transgender prisoner Tiffany Scott has died in HMP Grampian.
Justice system's approach to transgender prisoners in Scotland under scrutiny.

Cis woman accidentally sent to male prison because she had 'masculine features'

A transgender woman was mistakenly placed in a men's prison due to misclassification based on appearance, raising significant concerns about the prison system's handling of gender.

Woman spent night in male prison after being mistaken for man

A woman spent the night in a male prison due to a gender identification error by authorities in Scotland.

Trans woman Tiffany Scott dies in custody at high-security Scottish prison

Transgender prisoner Tiffany Scott has died in HMP Grampian.
Justice system's approach to transgender prisoners in Scotland under scrutiny.
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The Killing of Yahya Sinwar

Bitton's past interactions with Sinwar highlight the complexity of relationships amid ideological conflict.
#criminal-justice

Aryan Brotherhood heroin-dealer-turned-informant gets 7 years in federal prison

Burhop, an Aryan Brotherhood associate, received a seven-year sentence after testifying against gang members, but it runs concurrently with his life sentence.

Jailed Bexley shoplifter begins stealing again just days after prison release

Re-cidivism remains high as offenders like Ryan Brook continue to re-offend shortly after release, questioning the impact of prison sentences.

South London serial sex attacker will stay behind bars as open prison move rejected

Kirk Reid's move to an open prison was rejected by the Parole Board due to safety concerns.
Reid carried out 28 attacks on 27 women, including two rapes, between 1995 and 2007, and had a history of coming to police attention.

Aryan Brotherhood heroin-dealer-turned-informant gets 7 years in federal prison

Burhop, an Aryan Brotherhood associate, received a seven-year sentence after testifying against gang members, but it runs concurrently with his life sentence.

Jailed Bexley shoplifter begins stealing again just days after prison release

Re-cidivism remains high as offenders like Ryan Brook continue to re-offend shortly after release, questioning the impact of prison sentences.

South London serial sex attacker will stay behind bars as open prison move rejected

Kirk Reid's move to an open prison was rejected by the Parole Board due to safety concerns.
Reid carried out 28 attacks on 27 women, including two rapes, between 1995 and 2007, and had a history of coming to police attention.
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#overcrowding

Poll reveals public demand for prisoner early releases to be linked to drug testing

Public supports linking prisoner early releases to drug testing for rehabilitation purposes.
High rates of prison overcrowding force early prisoner releases.
Governments are exploring alternatives and solutions due to ongoing drug issues in prisons.

The Guardian view on prison overcrowding: a justice system in meltdown

The prison system is deteriorating due to overcrowding and lack of funding, leading to early releases and advice for police to make fewer arrests.

Poll reveals public demand for prisoner early releases to be linked to drug testing

Public supports linking prisoner early releases to drug testing for rehabilitation purposes.
High rates of prison overcrowding force early prisoner releases.
Governments are exploring alternatives and solutions due to ongoing drug issues in prisons.

The Guardian view on prison overcrowding: a justice system in meltdown

The prison system is deteriorating due to overcrowding and lack of funding, leading to early releases and advice for police to make fewer arrests.
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Britain's prehistoric attitude to drugs isn't working. Why not learn from Texas? | Simon Jenkins

The UK struggles with outdated drug policies, especially regarding cannabis legalization, while other countries advance progressive approaches.
#incarceration

'Little Guantanamo' Gets Bigger

Secretive prison units for dissenters have expanded by 80% over 15 years, using isolation and monitoring.
Daniel Hale's transfer underscores punitive measures in prison systems against whistleblowers and dissenters.

Prison Banned Books Week: Being in Jail Shouldn't Mean Having Nothing to Read

Prison tablet programs promise extensive eBook access but often provide limited, outdated selections at predatory prices.

The Big Prison Myth That Hurts Reform

America's infatuation with incarceration isn't solely motivated by racism but is also supported by various political parties and communities of color for economic benefits.

We never stole from kids, just insured places': Armand Schaubroeck, the ex-con muse of Andy Warhol

Armand Schaubroeck approached Andy Warhol in 1966 with a rock opera idea based on his experiences in the US prison system.

'Daughters' Review: A Father-Daughter Dance in Jail Backdrops a Moving Documentary About the Inhumanity of America's Prison System

"Daughters" is a moving documentary that explores the impact of the prison system on the relationships between fathers and their daughters.
The film challenges the idea that broken families are an inevitable consequence of incarceration and highlights the importance of maintaining family connections for prisoners' rehabilitation.

'Little Guantanamo' Gets Bigger

Secretive prison units for dissenters have expanded by 80% over 15 years, using isolation and monitoring.
Daniel Hale's transfer underscores punitive measures in prison systems against whistleblowers and dissenters.

Prison Banned Books Week: Being in Jail Shouldn't Mean Having Nothing to Read

Prison tablet programs promise extensive eBook access but often provide limited, outdated selections at predatory prices.

The Big Prison Myth That Hurts Reform

America's infatuation with incarceration isn't solely motivated by racism but is also supported by various political parties and communities of color for economic benefits.

We never stole from kids, just insured places': Armand Schaubroeck, the ex-con muse of Andy Warhol

Armand Schaubroeck approached Andy Warhol in 1966 with a rock opera idea based on his experiences in the US prison system.

'Daughters' Review: A Father-Daughter Dance in Jail Backdrops a Moving Documentary About the Inhumanity of America's Prison System

"Daughters" is a moving documentary that explores the impact of the prison system on the relationships between fathers and their daughters.
The film challenges the idea that broken families are an inevitable consequence of incarceration and highlights the importance of maintaining family connections for prisoners' rehabilitation.
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#uk-politics

Farage heckled while accusing Starmer of presiding over two-tier policing'

Farage warned of a two-tier justice system in the UK amid prisoner releases aimed at easing overcrowding.

What are prisons like in Estonia? The conditions British convicts could expect

The UK may send prisoners to Estonia to alleviate overcrowding in UK prisons.

Farage heckled while accusing Starmer of presiding over two-tier policing'

Farage warned of a two-tier justice system in the UK amid prisoner releases aimed at easing overcrowding.

What are prisons like in Estonia? The conditions British convicts could expect

The UK may send prisoners to Estonia to alleviate overcrowding in UK prisons.
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#human-rights

Inmate's Wife Subjected to Cavity Search Will Get $5.6 Million in Settlement

Christina Cardenas received a $5.6 million settlement after a traumatic and invasive search by prison officials during a visit to her husband.

Even When Trans Women Win Transfers to Women's Prisons, They Still Aren't Safe

Amber Kim, a trans woman, was transferred back to a men's prison after being accused of engaging in consensual sex, a violation of prison rules.

Inmate's Wife Subjected to Cavity Search Will Get $5.6 Million in Settlement

Christina Cardenas received a $5.6 million settlement after a traumatic and invasive search by prison officials during a visit to her husband.

Even When Trans Women Win Transfers to Women's Prisons, They Still Aren't Safe

Amber Kim, a trans woman, was transferred back to a men's prison after being accused of engaging in consensual sex, a violation of prison rules.
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#mental-health

Man accused of murdering his wife and children took his own life in cell six days before trial, report finds

Prison officers must enhance vigilance during cell checks to prevent self-harm incidents after the death of Sameer Syed.

How a Maine county jail helped prisoners blunt opioid cravings

Extended-release buprenorphine shots help reduce opioid relapse and overdose risks for newly released prisoners by providing an extended buffer for treatment.

18-year-old who killed herself in prison should not have been there, say campaigners

An 18-year-old with mental health issues who took her own life in prison should never have been sent there in the first place, campaigners have said.
Annelise Sanderson's death could have been prevented and her daughter had been just another number to authorities.

Man accused of murdering his wife and children took his own life in cell six days before trial, report finds

Prison officers must enhance vigilance during cell checks to prevent self-harm incidents after the death of Sameer Syed.

How a Maine county jail helped prisoners blunt opioid cravings

Extended-release buprenorphine shots help reduce opioid relapse and overdose risks for newly released prisoners by providing an extended buffer for treatment.

18-year-old who killed herself in prison should not have been there, say campaigners

An 18-year-old with mental health issues who took her own life in prison should never have been sent there in the first place, campaigners have said.
Annelise Sanderson's death could have been prevented and her daughter had been just another number to authorities.
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#violence

White man killed prison cellmate because he was Black and gay, prosecutors allege

A white inmate in Wisconsin murdered his cellmate, claiming it brought him 'ecstasy' due to the victim's race and sexual orientation.

Feltham young offenders institution is now most violent prison in the country'

Feltham YOI in the UK has experienced a significant increase in violence, disorder, and self-harm, causing major disruption to children's regimes.

White man killed prison cellmate because he was Black and gay, prosecutors allege

A white inmate in Wisconsin murdered his cellmate, claiming it brought him 'ecstasy' due to the victim's race and sexual orientation.

Feltham young offenders institution is now most violent prison in the country'

Feltham YOI in the UK has experienced a significant increase in violence, disorder, and self-harm, causing major disruption to children's regimes.
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Courts told to delay sentencings over prison space

Judiciary directs magistrates to delay certain sentences to manage prison overcrowding.

Fresh UK prisons crisis as riots lead to fears of overcrowding

The prison system in England is facing a capacity crisis, leading to alleged criminals being released on bail instead of attending court.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Estevan Oriol's "Panama Prison" Project is an Allegory of Connection

The Isthmus of Darién is crucial for global trade, symbolized by the Panama Canal, representing human control over nature and access.

Ted Cruz rages at judicial nominee in hearing for recognizing an inmate as trans - LGBTQ Nation

Senators Cruz and Kennedy criticized Judge Netburn for recognizing a trans inmate as a woman during a confirmation hearing.

Will prison van ambush put law and order at heart of EU elections in France?

The debate on law and order in France has intensified following the killing of two prison guards and the escape of a convict connected to gangland drug activities before the European elections.

San Quentin inmate who killed off-duty California detective in 1985 dies

The convicted murderer of an off-duty LAPD detective in 1985 was found dead in his prison cell, suspected to be a suicide.

Police called to Lewes Prison as multiple prisoners ill with food poisoning'

Several prisoners at Lewes prison likely affected by food poisoning incident.
A small number of individuals reported unwell after consuming the same meal, with no serious conditions.

Crime boss behind murder of innocent couple loses challenge over escape risk

Colin Gunn, a notorious crime boss, lost his High Court challenge over escape risk classification in prison.
Gunn's legal dispute with the Ministry of Justice highlighted his previous criminal activities and attempts to manipulate prison staff.

Ecuador's most notorious gang leader lived like a king' in prison

Ecuador's prison system has become a headquarters for criminal groups, offering luxurious conditions to gang leaders like Jose Adolfo Macias.
Organized crime has transformed Ecuador into one of the most dangerous places in Latin America with frequent prison massacres.

12 Years After Degrading Mass Strip Search, Women in Illinois Prison Won $1.4M Settlement

Prison guards' demeaning treatment of incarcerated women
Impact of strip searches and humiliation on incarcerated women

Biden administration stands up for trans inmates & says they deserve gender-affirming care

President Biden's administration has agreed that Georgia should pay for gender-affirming procedures for transgender inmates.
A transgender woman inmate in Georgia sued the state's Department of Corrections for denying her access to gender-affirming surgery and hormone treatment.

Russia: Navalny's team says whereabouts unknown DW 12/11/2023

Allies of Alexei Navalny have been unable to locate him for six days and believe he has been transferred.
Navalny's contact with the outside world has been severely restricted and his whereabouts are unknown.
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I Faced Death by Incarceration. The UN Heard My Plea to Abolish Life Sentences.

The United Nations has condemned the practice of life imprisonment, also known as death by incarceration, and called on the United States to abolish it.
A delegation of civil society organizations spoke to the UN Human Rights Committee to expose the human rights violations committed by the US in terms of life without parole sentencing.
The UN special rapporteur on racism stated that the US practice of sentencing people to die in prison violates the purpose of rehabilitation and perpetuates segregation and exploitation.

As a Muslim prisoner in the US, I worry I will be cremated when I die

Prisoners at New Jersey State Prison are requesting a process to ensure Islamic burial rites for Muslim prisoners.
The prison has a large Muslim population, with around 400 Muslim prisoners out of 1,300 total.
The lack of Islamic burial rites in the prison system is especially significant given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

I Faced Death by Incarceration. The UN Heard My Plea to Abolish Life Sentences.

The United Nations has condemned the practice of life imprisonment, also known as death by incarceration, and called on the United States to abolish it.
A delegation of civil society organizations spoke to the UN Human Rights Committee to expose the human rights violations committed by the US in terms of life without parole sentencing.
The UN special rapporteur on racism stated that the US practice of sentencing people to die in prison violates the purpose of rehabilitation and perpetuates segregation and exploitation.

As a Muslim prisoner in the US, I worry I will be cremated when I die

Prisoners at New Jersey State Prison are requesting a process to ensure Islamic burial rites for Muslim prisoners.
The prison has a large Muslim population, with around 400 Muslim prisoners out of 1,300 total.
The lack of Islamic burial rites in the prison system is especially significant given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Zara Aleena's killer accused of attacks in prison

Failure to communicate risks within the prison system led to the tragic murder of Zara Aleena by a man with a history of violent offenses.

This Fourth of July, I'm in My 26th Year Behind Bars for Cannabis

Prison destroys family ties and engenders emotional separation.

Federal judge finds California in contempt over prison mental health staffing

California prison officials found in contempt for inadequate mental health staffing, ordered to pay $112 million in fines.

Transgender inmate killed in prison fight in Louisiana

The tragic death of Yella Clark, an incarcerated Black transgender person, sheds light on the vulnerability of trans individuals in the prison system.
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