2,400 prisoners remain under abolished IPP sentences
Over 2,400 people remain imprisoned under the discredited IPP system, scrapped in 2012. The Independent demands justice for those serving indefinite terms for minor crimes like theft.
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Ex-judge urges PM to scrap 'unjust' indefinite IPP sentences
Lord Thomas compares IPP prison scandal to Post Office and infected blood sagas, calling on Keir Starmer to end 'psychological torture' for nearly 2,500 inmates.
IPP Prisoners Caught in Kafkaesque Mental Health Loop
Over 2,400 inmates remain on abolished indefinite IPP sentences. A 'Catch-22' sees 233 mentally ill prisoners returned to jail upon recovery, perpetuating the crisis. Ministers must act.
Judicial panel proposed to review IPP prisoner cases
Lords table amendments for a panel of judges to reconsider the cases of nearly 2,500 inmates still serving abolished indefinite sentences. Campaigners urge the government to end this 'stain' on justice.
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.
Murderer gets 12 more years for prison officer stabbing
Christopher Stubbs, serving life for Lee Pettite's murder, attacked an officer with a hook shank. He was given a consecutive 12-year sentence. Read the full details of the shocking assault.
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.
Care worker's plea against 15-year settlement rule
Exclusive: Care worker Riffat Fahad appeals to Home Secretary over new migration rules extending indefinite leave to remain wait to 15 years, warning of sector exodus.
Migrant carer's plea against 15-year settlement rule
Care worker Riffat Fahad speaks out against new migration laws, arguing migrant carers provide essential support and deserve stability, not a 15-year wait for settlement.
Carer cancels benefits over UK immigration rule changes
A Ghanaian carer in the UK cancels her family's benefits, including her autistic daughter's disability allowance, fearing new immigration rules will block her settlement. Read her 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.
Countdown champion detained after stabbing rival
Ex-Countdown champion John Cowen detained indefinitely in a psychiatric hospital after stabbing a fellow contestant at a fan convention. Read the full court ruling details.
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.
Mahmood Announces Stricter Legal Migration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals sweeping changes to legal migration, extending indefinite leave wait to 10 years. Read the full policy details and political reactions.
UK Announces Major Overhaul of Legal Migration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a 'contribution-based model' for UK settlement, extending the default qualifying period from five to ten years. Learn how the new rules affect migrants.
UK's 30-Year Wait for Illegal Migrants: New Immigration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils the UK's biggest legal migration overhaul in 50 years. Illegal migrants face 30-year waits for settlement, while low-skilled workers could wait 25 years. Discover the new rules.
UK Overhauls Legal Migration: 30-Year Wait Proposed
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major legal migration overhaul, stating settlement is a 'privilege, not a right'. Learn how the new rules affect benefits and residency.
Bolsonaro faces prison over Brazil coup attempt
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces imminent imprisonment after receiving a 27-year sentence for attempting to overthrow democracy. Read the full story.
Jen Shah's prison life revealed during Bravocon
While RHOSLC castmates partied at Bravocon, Jen Shah served trash duty in Texas prison. The convicted fraudster, 52, maintains her signature style behind bars. Read her prison journey.
Ex-Strictly dancer faces homelessness after Home Office error
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Anya Garnis fears her family will be left homeless after a Home Office blunder erased her right to live in the UK. Discover the full story of this immigration nightmare.
Reform UK Immigration Plans Threaten NHS Doctors' Future
An emergency medicine doctor who worked through Covid fears deportation under Reform UK's proposed visa rules. Discover how skilled migrants face uncertainty over their UK futures.
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.
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.
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