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.
Category : Search result: Prison and Probation Ombudsman
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.
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.
Gary Busey's bizarre video leaves fans stunned
Actor Gary Busey posted a strange Instagram video honking like a goose, but fans were more shocked that he didn't blink once. The clip comes months after his probation sentence.
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.
Probation officer guilty of inmate relationship at Belmarsh
A probation officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at the high-security HMP Belmarsh. She will be sentenced in February. Read the full details.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine sentenced to 3 months in prison
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three months in prison for violating his supervised release terms. Read the full details of the court's decision and the rapper's claims of ongoing threats.
Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 3-month prison sentence
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been handed a three-month prison term for violating his supervised release. Discover the details of the case and the judge's stern warning.
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.
NFL's Jordan Addison Has Probation Terminated Early
Minnesota Vikings receiver Jordan Addison's probation for a DUI incident has been terminated eight months early. Discover the details of his legal resolution and NFL suspension.
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.
Knife Arches and Self-Defence Training for Probation Staff
Exclusive: Probation officers in England and Wales will receive self-defence training, bodycams, and knife arches after two office stabbings. Read about the new safety measures.
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.
Zachery Ty Bryan Arrested for Probation Violation
Former child star Zachery Ty Bryan remains in jail after his sixth arrest in five years for violating probation. His fiancée was also charged. Read the latest developments.
Ex-Home Improvement Star Zachery Ty Bryan Back in Jail
Former child star Zachery Ty Bryan is in custody without bail for a probation violation following his arrest with fiancée Johnnie Faye Cartwright. Discover the full story.
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.
Sex offender who faked death arrested after 16 years
Gary Wayne Howard, 74, evaded police for 16 years by faking his death. Discover how US Marshals finally tracked him down in a small Indiana community. Read the full story.
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.
Police warn of crime wave as probation service fails
Exclusive: Senior police officials sound alarm over potential crime surge as Labour's controversial justice reforms threaten to overwhelm an already failing probation system. Lords prepare for critical showdown.
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.
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