Myanmar military releases political prisoners pre-election
Myanmar's military junta frees over 3,000 political prisoners in a mass amnesty ahead of December elections. Critics dismiss the move as a political gesture in an unfree process.
Myanmar's military junta frees over 3,000 political prisoners in a mass amnesty ahead of December elections. Critics dismiss the move as a political gesture in an unfree process.
Actor Vinnie Jones' plans for a West Sussex shooting retreat face opposition from wildlife experts concerned about protected barn owls. Will the project proceed?
Two Roman Catholic priests imprisoned in Belarus on politically motivated charges have been freed following diplomatic talks with the Vatican. Read the full story on the diplomatic breakthrough.
Author Sally Rooney urges the UK government to address the shocking mistreatment of six Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike. Demand justice and fair trials now.
A North Korean couple was publicly executed for alleged economic crimes. Hundreds, including children, were forced to watch. Read more on this shocking act of state control.
A human rights report reveals nearly 100 Palestinian detainees have died in Israeli custody since the Gaza war began, citing systematic violence and medical neglect. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive report reveals at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli detention since October 2023, with evidence suggesting the true toll is much higher. Read the full investigation.
A dangerous bushfire on the NSW South Coast has been downgraded to a Watch and Act warning after residents were told it was 'too late to evacuate'. Stay informed with the latest updates.
Helen Newlove transformed personal tragedy into powerful advocacy for crime victims, becoming Victims' Commissioner and Conservative peer. Her legacy includes the 2024 Victims and Prisoners Act.
Tributes are paid to Baroness Helen Newlove, the passionate Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, who has died following a short illness. Read about her powerful legacy.
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, has passed away following a short illness. The fierce campaigner for victims' rights transformed the role. Read her powerful story.
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, has died after a short illness. A passionate advocate for victims' rights, her legacy transformed the role. Our thoughts are with her family.
Avon and Somerset Police charge seven men with over 40 offences against 11 teenagers in a major child sexual exploitation investigation. Learn about the case details and community response.
In a groundbreaking war crimes case, a Ukrainian court has sentenced Russian military commander Dmitry Kurashov to 15 years imprisonment for brutal treatment of prisoners of war, marking a significant moment in accountability for wartime atrocities.
A massive manhunt is underway after two prisoners were mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth in what's being described as a catastrophic administrative error. Police warn the public not to approach the escaped inmates.
A Devon man has been convicted under the Customs and Excise Management Act for importing a child-like sex doll, marking a significant legal precedent in the UK's fight against child exploitation.
Conservative ministers force through landmark legislation allowing faster corporate takeovers, sparking opposition fury and raising concerns about national security safeguards.
French President Emmanuel Macron has launched a high-stakes diplomatic effort to secure the release of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi amid growing concerns over her health and prison conditions.
Exclusive CCTV footage obtained by The Independent shows disturbing treatment of Palestinian detainees at Israel's Sde Teiman camp, prompting international outcry and military investigations.
Shocking Ministry of Justice data reveals nearly 13% of prisoners are foreign nationals, with thousands convicted of violent crimes including rape and murder, costing taxpayers £165 million annually.
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster's controversial prisoner transfer programme to Wales, sparking devolution concerns and straining Welsh prison resources.
Russian authorities are handing down prison sentences to activists for the symbolic 'Stop Time' protest, as Diana Loginova's case reveals a troubling escalation in silencing dissent.
Bella Culley and her family face a terrifying ordeal in Georgia after a property dispute leads to imprisonment and serious charges. Exclusive details reveal their desperate fight for freedom.
Dozens of Palestinian detainees freed from Israeli prisons as fragile ceasefire holds amid ongoing conflict negotiations and humanitarian concerns.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed early release of prisoners could trigger unprecedented crime surge across UK communities. Security experts warn of dire consequences.
Conservative MP Chris Philp launches scathing attack on government's crime record, warning soft justice policies are emboldening criminals while victims suffer the consequences.
Groundbreaking research exposes the devastating human cost and lasting trauma of the IRA's 1974 London bombings, with survivors and families still seeking justice decades later.
Shocking footage emerges of a Texas street fight that escalated into a fatal hit-and-run, leaving two dead and a community in mourning as police hunt for the driver.
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Shocking allegations emerge as Gaza officials claim severely mutilated bodies of Palestinians were discovered after being held at Israel's Sde Teiman detention centre, raising grave human rights concerns.