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fromIndependent
17 hours ago

Alleged cartel gangster Sean McGovern being held in 'complete isolation' in Portlaoise Prison

Sean McGovern, the alleged Kinahan gangster, has been placed on a 'complete isolation' regime at Portlaoise Prison, where he is effectively held in solitary confinement.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Plans for prison wing in Devil's Island to hold drug traffickers and Islamic militants sparks outcry

Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin announced a $450 million high-security prison wing in French Guiana for drug traffickers and Islamic militants, sparking local outrage.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

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

Serious organised crime is a big problem, a huge problem, and it's one of the things that keeps me awake at night, because of the impact it has on a prison's environment.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Trump orders rebuilding and reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison in US

"Trump wrote he is directing the Bureau of Prisons... to reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ to house the US's most ruthless and violent Offenders."
US politics
#el-salvador
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What to know about CECOT, El Salvador's mega-prison for gang members

The CECOT mega-prison exemplifies El Salvador's harsh anti-gang strategy, detaining immigrants as part of a U.S. crackdown on alleged gang members.
NYC politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What to know about CECOT, El Salvador's mega-prison for gang members

The CECOT mega-prison exemplifies El Salvador's harsh anti-gang strategy, detaining immigrants as part of a U.S. crackdown on alleged gang members.
NYC politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

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.
more#el-salvador
#criminal-justice
Data science
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Killer left unmonitored for two months after release from prison, investigation shows

Serco allowed a convicted killer to remain untagged for two months after his release, exposing serious flaws in their monitoring system.
DC food
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

'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.
Data science
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Killer left unmonitored for two months after release from prison, investigation shows

Serco allowed a convicted killer to remain untagged for two months after his release, exposing serious flaws in their monitoring system.
DC food
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

'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.
more#criminal-justice
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

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.
#incarceration
Healthcare
fromtime.com
3 months ago

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
9 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.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
3 months ago

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
9 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.
more#incarceration
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Father in jail for 13 years for stealing a phone smashes face on floor in crisis

Thomas White's mental health has severely deteriorated after 13 years in prison, raising urgent concerns for his treatment and wellbeing.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

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.
Mental health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Father in jail for 13 years for stealing a phone smashes face on floor in crisis

Thomas White's mental health has severely deteriorated after 13 years in prison, raising urgent concerns for his treatment and wellbeing.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

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.
more#mental-health
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

New Deal Reached to End Wildcat Strikes by N.Y. Prison Guards

A new agreement will end wildcat strikes by New York State correctional officers, mandating their return to work under specific conditions.
Mission District
fromKqed
2 months ago

California's Resentencing Program Shows Financial and Social Benefits, Study Finds | KQED

The California County Resentencing Pilot Program aimed to reevaluate long sentences for inmates, showing significant potential for savings and justice reform.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trans women transferred to men's prisons despite rulings against Trump's order

Transgender women are being transferred to men's facilities despite court rulings blocking such actions under Trump's executive order.
New York Yankees
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Inmate Dies at N.Y. Prison as Corrections Officers' Strike Continues

Inmate Jonathan Grant, 61, died under suspicious circumstances in Auburn Correctional Facility, raising concerns about prison healthcare and conditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

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

Gaie Delap, a 77-year-old environmental activist, has been imprisoned again due to the inability to find a suitable monitoring device to fit her wrist. This situation highlights bureaucratic challenges in the justice system regarding the treatment of vulnerable individuals.
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