Murderer dies of drug overdose in prison cell
David Smith, jailed for a brutal street murder, died from multiple drug toxicity in HMP Northumberland. A new report reveals his role in prison drug trafficking. Read the full investigation.
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UK Prison Staff Misconduct: Over 1,000 Disciplined
Shocking figures reveal more than a thousand UK prison and probation staff faced disciplinary action this year, including cases of sex with inmates and smuggling. Read the full investigation.
Chaos in Albanian Parliament as MPs Fight and Set Off Flares
Albania's parliament descended into chaos as opposition MPs fought guards, set off flares, and hurled bottles during a crucial vote. The dramatic scenes highlight deep political divisions.
Dad died after 34-hour wait for antibiotics
A disabled father died of sepsis after waiting 34 hours for IV antibiotics at Bassetlaw Hospital. An ombudsman ruled his death was preventable. Read the full investigation.
Prisoner films comedy videos behind bars for 13k followers
Daniel Power, jailed for cocaine dealing, filmed comedy sketches in his cell. Released two months ago, he posted them online, gaining thousands of followers before the MoJ intervened. Read the full story.
Prison guard jailed for relationship with inmate
Rookie prison officer Megann Gibson, 26, sentenced to 12 months for misconduct after 'extremely graphic' phone sex and love letters with dangerous convict Ryan Horan at Wealstun Prison. Full story.
Hospital failed to tell father he was terminally ill
A hospital failed to inform a dying father-of-seven about his terminal prognosis, falsely reassuring him he would recover. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full investigation.
Hospital failed to tell father-of-seven he was dying
William Chapman died after Countess of Chester Hospital failed to disclose his terminal pulmonary fibrosis. The Ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full report.
Government to Reconsider Waspi Pension Compensation
The UK government has agreed to a 'speedy and thorough' reconsideration of compensation for Waspi women, cancelling a key court hearing. A decision is expected by February 24.
Drones deliver saw blades in daring French prison escape
Two dangerous inmates escape Dijon prison using tools delivered by drones, sparking a major manhunt and highlighting France's severe prison overcrowding crisis. Read the full report.
Women's prison population surges 57% since 2000
Experts warn of a growing global crisis as nearly one million women face incarceration, sexual violence, and forced labour in prisons worldwide. Discover the shocking findings.
Four US prison guards sentenced for fatal beating
Four New York prison guards have been sentenced for the brutal beating death of a handcuffed Black inmate, Robert Brooks. The case has sparked calls for urgent prison reform.
Four US prison guards sentenced for inmate death
Four New York prison guards receive prison sentences for the brutal beating death of a handcuffed Black inmate, Robert Brooks. A case sparking outrage and calls for prison reform.
New Energy Rules: Debt Relief & Complaint Powers
Consumer rights expert Martyn James explains major energy rule changes including £500m debt relief, faster ombudsman access, and improved complaint handling. Learn how these reforms impact your bills.
Neglect contributed to inmate's Christmas Eve death
Alex Davies, 25, took her own life in Styal Prison after being 'treated like a feral dog'. An inquest jury found neglect contributed to her tragic death. Read the full investigation.
Medomsley Detention Centre Abuse Scandal Revealed
Shocking report exposes decades of systematic abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre, where hundreds of young men suffered under Britain's worst sex offender. Read the full investigation.
Medomsley Detention Centre Abuse Report Revealed
A damning report exposes the horrific abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre, where inmates swallowed glass to escape. Read the full story and the government's response.
Report: State Failures Enabled Prolific Sex Offender
A damning report reveals how systemic failures allowed widespread abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre. Victims deserve a public apology. Read the full investigation.
HMP Wandsworth Prison Crisis: Shocking Insider Revelations
An exclusive look inside HMP Wandsworth reveals overcrowded cells, rampant drug use, and prisoners sleeping on mattresses in corridors as the prison system reaches breaking point.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Lammy's shocking prison visit exposes overcrowding crisis
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy witnesses shocking conditions at Wandsworth Prison, calling for urgent reform as Labour pledges to tackle prison overcrowding and rehabilitation failures.
Prison Crisis: Lammy Confronts PM Over Escalating Escapes
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy exposes Britain's crumbling prison system as escape incidents surge and staffing crises deepen during fiery PMQs exchange.
Wandsworth Prison inmate escapes before dramatic recapture
A prisoner serving time for robbery managed to briefly escape from HMP Wandsworth before being apprehended hours later in a dramatic security breach that has raised serious questions about prison safety protocols.
Wandsworth inmate freed after 17 years maintains innocence
Billy Smith walks free from Wandsworth Prison after nearly two decades behind bars, continuing to protest his innocence in a controversial conviction that has drawn comparisons to the Post Office scandal.
Prison Crisis: MPs Act as Foreign Criminals Escape Wandsworth
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy joins growing calls for emergency measures after multiple offenders including murder suspect Daniel Khalife flee London prison amid staffing shortages and security failures.
Prison chiefs in emergency talks over wrongful releases
Exclusive: Senior prison officials face emergency talks with ministers as multiple wrongful prisoner releases expose critical failures in England's overcrowded prison system, raising serious security concerns.
Inside HMP Wandsworth: Prison in crisis
An explosive report exposes the inhumane reality of life inside HMP Wandsworth, where violence, drugs and overcrowding create a perfect storm of institutional failure.
Prisoner wrongly freed from Wandsworth commits crime
Exclusive investigation reveals how a dangerous prisoner was accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth and went on to commit a serious offence, raising urgent questions about prison security.
Second wrongful prison release exposes system failures
England's prison system faces scrutiny after another inmate was mistakenly freed, revealing systemic failures and overcrowding that put public safety at risk.
Dangerous criminal wrongly freed in prison blunder
A convicted criminal serving time for serious offences has been accidentally released from prison in what's being described as a catastrophic administrative failure, sparking urgent government reviews.
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