#prison-system
#prison-system

UK politics

Gangs hold such influence over jails it keeps me awake at night', says Timpson

Organised crime's influence in prisons leads to drug smuggling and violence, causing significant concern for prison authorities.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

4 days ago

US politics

Trump orders rebuilding and reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison in US

Trump proposes reopening Alcatraz prison to house violent offenders, amid ongoing tensions with the judiciary over immigration and criminal justice issues.

#el-salvador

NYC politics

fromenglish.elpais.com

A gang leader released by Bukele reveals his pacts with the government of El Salvador

Gangs played a significant role in elevating President Bukele, undermining his narrative of a war against gang violence.

fromSlate Magazine

UK news

The Prison Where Trump Thinks He Can Send Anyone He Wants Became Famous for a Bizarre Reason

CECOT prison serves as a grim symbol of societal fears and influences extreme travel content creation.

US news

The El Salvador mega-prison at the dark heart of Trump immigration crackdown

President Bukele's aggressive anti-gang policies, including mass incarceration, have garnered public support due to reduced violence, but raise serious human rights concerns.

fromwww.nytimes.com

New York City

El Salvador Offers to Jail U.S. Criminals in Notorious Mega Prison

El Salvador's President Bukele proposes to jail U.S. deported criminals, sparking discussions on legality and practicality.

fromWashington Post

Miscellaneous

El Salvador offers to jail 'American criminals,' including U.S. citizens

El Salvador's president offers to house dangerous American criminals in exchange for fees, amidst ongoing discussions of prison outsourcing with the U.S.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Miscellaneous

El Salvador offers to jail US convicts in unprecedented' proposal

El Salvador's compelling offer to imprison U.S. criminals aims to make its prison system sustainable.

The proposal indicates a significant shift in international prison management dynamics.

NYC politics

fromenglish.elpais.com

A gang leader released by Bukele reveals his pacts with the government of El Salvador

Gangs played a significant role in elevating President Bukele, undermining his narrative of a war against gang violence.

fromSlate Magazine

UK news

The Prison Where Trump Thinks He Can Send Anyone He Wants Became Famous for a Bizarre Reason

CECOT prison serves as a grim symbol of societal fears and influences extreme travel content creation.

US news

The El Salvador mega-prison at the dark heart of Trump immigration crackdown

President Bukele's aggressive anti-gang policies, including mass incarceration, have garnered public support due to reduced violence, but raise serious human rights concerns.

fromwww.nytimes.com

New York City

El Salvador Offers to Jail U.S. Criminals in Notorious Mega Prison

El Salvador's President Bukele proposes to jail U.S. deported criminals, sparking discussions on legality and practicality.

fromWashington Post

Miscellaneous

El Salvador offers to jail 'American criminals,' including U.S. citizens

El Salvador's president offers to house dangerous American criminals in exchange for fees, amidst ongoing discussions of prison outsourcing with the U.S.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Miscellaneous

El Salvador offers to jail US convicts in unprecedented' proposal

El Salvador's compelling offer to imprison U.S. criminals aims to make its prison system sustainable.

The proposal indicates a significant shift in international prison management dynamics.

more#el-salvador

#public-safety

UK news

Manchester Arena families in disbelief' that Hashem Abedi attacked prison officers

The Independent highlights the importance of quality journalism in covering critical issues without paywalls.

fromIrish Independent

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Overcrowded jails unable to deal with surge in prisoners following 'widespread pubic disorder', minister is told

A targeted drug testing system for prison staff is being introduced due to overcrowding and potential public safety risks.

UK news

Manchester Arena families in disbelief' that Hashem Abedi attacked prison officers

The Independent highlights the importance of quality journalism in covering critical issues without paywalls.

fromIrish Independent

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Overcrowded jails unable to deal with surge in prisoners following 'widespread pubic disorder', minister is told

A targeted drug testing system for prison staff is being introduced due to overcrowding and potential public safety risks.

more#public-safety

#mental-health

Mental health

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.

UK politics

IPP death toll climbs to 94 after fresh wave of self-inflicted deaths in prison

The psychological impact of indefinite IPP sentences is causing a crisis with rising prisoner suicides, now totaling 94.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

UK news

Fears for father denied hospital transfer on indefinite jail term

Thomas White's mental health has drastically declined due to prolonged imprisonment and denied medical support.

London politics

Paedophile who raped teen at knifepoint in Crystal Palace Park dies in prison

Failure to monitor inmates with a history of self-harm can lead to tragic outcomes, as demonstrated by Roy King's case.

Mental health

Bournemouth woman's killer was not referred for support after prison release, inquest told

Inadequate mental health support after prison release contributed to a tragic death.

Mental health

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.

UK politics

IPP death toll climbs to 94 after fresh wave of self-inflicted deaths in prison

The psychological impact of indefinite IPP sentences is causing a crisis with rising prisoner suicides, now totaling 94.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

UK news

Fears for father denied hospital transfer on indefinite jail term

Thomas White's mental health has drastically declined due to prolonged imprisonment and denied medical support.

London politics

Paedophile who raped teen at knifepoint in Crystal Palace Park dies in prison

Failure to monitor inmates with a history of self-harm can lead to tragic outcomes, as demonstrated by Roy King's case.

Mental health

Bournemouth woman's killer was not referred for support after prison release, inquest told

Inadequate mental health support after prison release contributed to a tragic death.

Three-decades-old risk assessment used decide prison release

The risk assessment formula in Spain leads to biased decisions based on outdated data, particularly penalizing foreign prisoners.

DC food

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fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

'Dirty Dick' Smith, the Eighth Former FCI Dublin Prison Figure Charged With Sex Crimes, Begins His Trial

Darrel Smith's trial exposes systemic sexual misconduct within FCI Dublin, where manipulation and abuse reigned during his tenure.

UK news

South London rapist dies while serving prison sentence

Anthony Christian, a convicted rapist, died in prison due to organ failure amid concerns over his medical care.

UK news

Prisons changed for the better - retiring officer

Prisons have evolved positively over the past fifty years, enhancing rehabilitation and inmate welfare.

Data science

fromFlowingData

Three-decades-old risk assessment used decide prison release

The risk assessment formula in Spain leads to biased decisions based on outdated data, particularly penalizing foreign prisoners.

DC food

fromsfist.com

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

'Dirty Dick' Smith, the Eighth Former FCI Dublin Prison Figure Charged With Sex Crimes, Begins His Trial

Darrel Smith's trial exposes systemic sexual misconduct within FCI Dublin, where manipulation and abuse reigned during his tenure.

UK news

South London rapist dies while serving prison sentence

Anthony Christian, a convicted rapist, died in prison due to organ failure amid concerns over his medical care.

UK news

Prisons changed for the better - retiring officer

Prisons have evolved positively over the past fifty years, enhancing rehabilitation and inmate welfare.

more#criminal-justice

Germany news

fromwww.dw.com

Germany: Inmate suspected of killing wife during visit DW 04/04/2025

A woman died during an unsupervised visit with her husband at Burg Prison, leading to manslaughter charges against the husband.

UK politics

Just Stop Oil protester, 78, returned to jail as no tag fitted her, on her life inside

Gaie Delap's return to prison due to a tagging error highlights systemic inefficiencies in managing electronic monitoring for offenders.

The Way Hospitals Care for Incarcerated Patients Must Change

Healthcare for incarcerated patients raises urgent ethical concerns as prisons age and health needs grow.

fromThe Nation

8 months ago

Privacy professionals

'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.

9 months ago

Writing

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.

Healthcare

fromtime.com

The Way Hospitals Care for Incarcerated Patients Must Change

Healthcare for incarcerated patients raises urgent ethical concerns as prisons age and health needs grow.

Privacy professionals

fromThe Nation

8 months ago

'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.

9 months ago

Writing

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.

Hochul Orders Firing of 14 Prison Workers After Fatal Attack on Inmate

Governor Hochul has mandated the firing of corrections staff in response to the fatal beating of inmate Robert L. Brooks.

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4 months ago

London

Elderly activist to spend Christmas in prison because tag does not fit

Gaie Delap is imprisoned again due to lack of appropriate monitoring device, highlighting systemic challenges in the justice system.

fromenglish.elpais.com

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Indigenous fury against Daniel Noboa's plans for a mega-prison in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Protests against President Noboa's mega-prison plan in Archidona reflect deep concerns about its impact on local livelihoods and social balance.

New York City

fromNew York Post

5 months ago

Sicko, 21, arrested for rape of 14-year-old girl minutes after he's released from upstate NY jail: cops

A prisoner was arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl moments before his release from jail.

LGBT

6 months ago

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.

London

6 months ago

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

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

7 months ago

OMG science

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.

fromJuxtapoz

9 months ago

Writing

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.