Early Release of Violent Criminals Halted Amid Prison Crisis
Shock policy reversal sees dangerous offenders kept behind bars as UK prison system reaches breaking point. Exclusive details on which criminals are affected.
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Prison officer jailed for inmate relationship in prayer room
A 23-year-old prison officer has been sentenced after engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a convicted robber, with encounters taking place in the prison's prayer room at HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset.
Foreign offender prison release sparks justice system crisis
A controversial decision to release a foreign offender before sentencing has triggered fierce criticism from Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy, raising serious questions about UK prison protocols.
Prison boss 'scapegoated' in release scandal - union
The Prison Governors Association has launched a fierce defence of a senior manager disciplined over the controversial release of Hadush Kebede, arguing they're being unfairly blamed for systemic failures.
Prison crisis: MPs warn of system collapse
Shadow justice secretary David Lammy and policing minister Steve Reed issue stark warnings about Britain's prison crisis, with facilities at 99% capacity and rising violence threatening public safety.
Justice Minister 'Terrified' of Prison Overcrowding Crisis
UK Justice Minister Mike Freer issues stark warning about prison capacity crisis, revealing he's 'absolutely terrified' of system collapse as inmate numbers surge dangerously close to maximum limits.
Farage's prison ship plan branded 'fantasy island' solution
Reform UK leader's controversial plan to house prisoners on floating jails faces overwhelming criticism from penal reform groups and political opponents who brand it unworkable and inhumane.
Government faces criticism over 'appalling' prison conditions
Ministers face mounting criticism after damning report reveals squalid conditions at HMP Parc, with Labour's Keir Starmer demanding immediate action to address the prison safety crisis.
Prison release errors double in UK justice system
Shocking Ministry of Justice figures reveal a dramatic surge in prisoners mistakenly freed from custody, with numbers doubling in just twelve months amid growing concerns about systemic failures.
UK Gov Faces Legal Action Over Wales Prisoner Blockade
The Ministry of Justice faces potential legal action as Welsh ministers accuse Westminster of blocking prisoner transfers to Wales, creating a constitutional clash over devolved powers.
Mafia boss gets fan mail from women in prison
Exclusive insight into the extraordinary prison life of Luigi Mangione, the convicted murderer serving life who receives romantic letters and gifts from female admirers while incarcerated at HMP Wakefield.
Inmate fighting for life after brutal prison cell stabbing
Exclusive details emerge about a near-fatal prison stabbing that left an inmate critically wounded in his cell, raising serious questions about prison safety and gang violence behind bars.
Government withdraws support for Heathrow third runway
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has withdrawn government support for Heathrow's third runway, dealing a significant blow to the airport's expansion plans and creating uncertainty for the aviation industry.
Colbert debunks Trump's White House ballroom claim
Late-night host Stephen Colbert dismantles Donald Trump's claim about White House ballroom capacity with presidential archives evidence in viral segment.
HMP Leeds slammed over squalid conditions and suicide failures
Shocking inspection reveals HMP Leeds plagued by overcrowding, vermin infestations, and systemic failures in suicide prevention, with urgent calls for reform.
London railway stations face capacity crisis as numbers soar
Major London terminals including King's Cross and St Pancras are operating beyond their designed capacity, sparking urgent calls for infrastructure investment to prevent travel chaos.
NY Prison Guard Charged with Murder After Inmate Beating
A New York prison guard faces murder charges after surveillance footage revealed a brutal beating that led to an inmate's death, exposing systemic failures within the state correctional system.
Activists begin hunger strike in UK prisons
Dozens of Palestine Action activists held in UK prisons without conviction begin hunger strike protest against their prolonged pre-trial detention and treatment by justice system.
UK prisons face £1bn repair crisis as backlog hits record
Shocking new figures reveal England and Wales' prison estate requires unprecedented repairs as maintenance backlog hits record £1 billion amid rising inmate numbers.
UK Prisons Face £1 Billion Repair Crisis
Shocking new figures expose England and Wales' deteriorating prison estate, with repair costs soaring to nearly £1 billion as overcrowding and poor conditions escalate.
Manson cult murderer Krenwinkel denied parole
Charles Manson cult member Patricia Krenwinkel, one of America's longest-serving female inmates, has been refused release for her role in the 1969 Sharon Tate murders that shocked the world.
Drone Smuggling Operation Uncovered at Wandsworth Prison
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated drone smuggling network targeting Wandsworth Prison, with authorities intercepting packages containing drugs, phones, and weapons in major security breach.
UK bans transgender women from female prisons
New government guidelines prevent transgender women from being housed in female prisons regardless of gender recognition status, prioritising inmate safety after concerning incidents.
Paedophile Ian Watkins attacked in prison
Disgraced rock singer Ian Watkins, serving 29 years for horrific child sex offences, has been violently attacked in prison by fellow inmates who branded him 'the most hated man in the UK prison system'.
The shocking truth about life in UK prisons
An exclusive look inside Britain's prison system reveals the harsh realities inmates face daily, from violence and drugs to mental health crises and overcrowding.
Prison Officer: I've Sat Opposite 10 Mass Killers
A veteran prison officer reveals shocking insights from working with Britain's most notorious criminals, including serial killers and terrorists, in exclusive Mirror interview.
Lostprophets' Ian Watkins attacked in prison
Notorious child abuser and former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has been seriously assaulted at HMP Wakefield, raising serious questions about prisoner safety in Britain's most secure facility.
Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Targeted in Prison Attack
Exclusive details reveal the shocking prison assault on disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, serving 29 years for horrific child sex offences, as new threats emerge within the UK prison system.
Paedophile singer Ian Watkins awarded prison bonus
Shocking revelation as Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, convicted of horrific child sex offences, receives additional taxpayer money for following prison rules while serving 35-year sentence.
Secrets of HMP Wakefield: Inside Monster Mansion
Exclusive investigation reveals the grim reality of life inside Wakefield Prison, home to Britain's most dangerous criminals including serial killers and sex offenders.
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