Australian inmate challenges Vegemite ban in court
Andre McKechnie, serving life for murder, claims Victoria's Vegemite ban violates his right to enjoy Australian culture. The case reaches Supreme Court next year.
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Jess Wilson: First Female Victorian Liberal Leader
Jess Wilson becomes Victorian Liberals' first female leader, shifting focus from crime to budget and cost of living. Could this historic change threaten Labor's dominance?
Victorian Liberals Elect First Female Leader Jess Wilson
The Victorian Liberal Party has made history, electing Jess Wilson as its first female leader. Discover the details of the leadership spill and what this means for the next state election.
Jess Wilson Elected First Female Victorian Liberal Leader
First-term MP Jess Wilson defeats Brad Battin in a leadership spill, becoming the Victorian Liberal Party's first female leader. Discover the implications for the party's future.
Victoria's Liberal leader Brad Battin faces leadership spill
Victoria's opposition leader Brad Battin faces a leadership challenge as early as Tuesday. Shadow treasurer Jess Wilson has gathered support to test his position.
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.
Palestinian author freed after 32 years imprisonment
After more than three decades behind bars, Palestinian writer Nasser Abu Srour has been released from Israeli custody, returning to a Gaza transformed by conflict and sharing his remarkable story of literary achievement from prison.
Death Row's Final Meals: Chilling Last Requests Revealed
An exclusive investigation reveals the haunting final meal requests of death row inmates, from simple fast food to extravagant feasts, offering a grim glimpse into their last moments.
Prisons deploy anti-drone tech to stop contraband
Jails across England and Wales are implementing sophisticated drone detection systems to tackle the growing problem of illegal drone deliveries, including drugs, phones, and weapons.
Prison Drug Use Soars 50% to 'Endemic' Levels
Shocking new figures reveal drug use in British prisons has surged by 50% in just one year, with officials warning the problem has reached 'endemic' proportions across the prison estate.
MoJ accused of hiding prison safety data amid crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice suppressing key prison safety statistics amid rising violence and overcrowding concerns across UK prisons.
English prisoners transferred to Welsh jails in capacity crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster's controversial prisoner transfer programme to Wales, sparking devolution concerns and straining Welsh prison resources.
Prison Overcrowding Forces Expanded Early Release Scheme
Exclusive: England and Wales prisons implement emergency early release measures as capacity crisis worsens, with thousands of inmates set for release weeks before their scheduled date.
Prison overcrowding forces early inmate release in England and Wales
Exclusive: Ministry of Justice implements emergency measures as prison population reaches breaking point, with offenders being freed up to 70 days early in desperate bid to create cell space.
NSW Prisons Lockdown as Guards Strike Over Safety
Correctional officers across New South Wales have walked off the job, plunging the state's prison system into complete lockdown amid escalating concerns about staff safety and chronic understaffing.
World leaders urge Trump to secure Barghouti release
Former world leaders make unprecedented appeal to Donald Trump to negotiate freedom of prominent Palestinian figure Marwan Barghouti, seen by many as potential peacemaker.
Sex offender freed early in UK prison crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals convicted migrant sex offender released early from prison amid systemic overcrowding crisis, raising serious public safety concerns.
Victoria Labor needs One Nation for assisted dying bill
In a dramatic political twist, Victoria's Labor government has been forced to rely on One Nation and crossbench MPs to pass controversial voluntary assisted dying legislation after a major factional split within its own party.
Five more prisoners wrongly freed in Essex jail blunder
A major security breach at an Essex prison has escalated as five additional prisoners were mistakenly released, compounding earlier errors that saw sex offenders walk free. The Justice Secretary faces mounting pressure over systemic failures in the prison
Scotland's prison crisis: Overcrowding and staff shortages
Scotland's prison system faces a dangerous breaking point with severe overcrowding and chronic understaffing creating what watchdogs call a 'toxic combination' threatening both inmate welfare and officer safety.
Following a 170-year-old map through London reveals hidden secrets
A modern-day explorer uncovers hidden secrets of Victorian London using a genuine 1850s map, revealing how the city's landscape has transformed while some mysteries remain eternal.
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.
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.
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