Inmate sues for 'right to eat Vegemite' in prison
A convicted murderer is suing the state of Victoria, claiming a ban on Vegemite in prisons breaches his human right to enjoy Australian culture. Read the full story.
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First Albanian woman extradited from UK faces prison
Albanian mother-of-three Lirie Delishi becomes first woman extradited from Britain to Albania. Judge rules against human rights appeal in landmark case. Read the full story.
Ex-officer pleads guilty over paralyzed prisoner
A former Connecticut sergeant pleads guilty to mistreating Richard 'Randy' Cox, left paralyzed in a police van. Three other officers face trial in a case prompting major reforms.
For-Profit Prison Healthcare: Profits Over Patients Exposed
A groundbreaking Guardian investigation reveals how corporate healthcare providers are prioritising profits over prisoner welfare, leading to devastating consequences and systemic failures.
SNP ministers condemned over early prisoner release scheme
Scottish ministers confront explosive backlash as hundreds of prisoners are set for early release under emergency measures, sparking outrage from victims' families and political opponents.
Spit Hood Used on Disabled Prisoner in Shocking NT Footage
Shocking video evidence emerges at inquest showing guards restraining a disabled Indigenous man with a spit hood, raising serious questions about treatment in Northern Territory prisons.
Macron intervenes as Aung San Suu Kyi's health deteriorates
French President Emmanuel Macron demands immediate medical attention for Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi amid alarming reports about her deteriorating health in detention.
British inmate Stephen Bryant executed in Missouri
Exclusive details emerge about the final moments of British prisoner Stephen Bryant, executed in Missouri for the brutal 1998 murder of a young woman. Read the haunting account of his last meal and final statement.
Gaza ceasefire holds as prisoner exchange begins
A temporary ceasefire takes effect in Gaza with Israel and Hamas beginning prisoner exchanges and allowing crucial aid into the devastated territory.
Maddie McCann: Prisoner's Chilling Letters Spark Fear
Convicted child abuser and potential Maddie suspect sends disturbing correspondence from German prison, raising alarm about his fixation with the missing British girl.
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.
British drug mule Bella Culley's 11-year Peru prison ordeal
Bella Culley, 24, from County Durham, reveals her harrowing experience as a cocaine mule in Peru after being manipulated by a holiday romance. Now serving 11 years in prison, she shares her cautionary tale.
Five prisoners wrongly freed including sex attacker
A major security breach has occurred after five prisoners were accidentally released from custody, including a migrant convicted of sexual offences, sparking urgent police investigations and raising serious questions about Home Office procedures.
Pregnant UK drug mule gives birth in Georgian prison
A pregnant British woman has given birth while incarcerated in Georgia after accepting a two-year prison sentence for drug smuggling, despite her family paying a staggering £140,000 fine in hopes of securing her release.
Freed Hamas terrorists at Cairo hotel shock British crews
Exclusive Mail investigation reveals shocking scenes as released jihadists mingle with tourists at Egyptian luxury resort, while British aviation staff express safety fears.
Lammy demands review after British prisoner dies in Sweden
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for immediate investigation into the death of a British national held in Gothenburg prison, demanding answers from Swedish authorities.
Prison escape sparks major police manhunt in Essex
Convicted offender Hadush Kebatu escapes from HMP Chelmsford, prompting Essex Police to launch major manhunt with public warning not to approach.
Prisoners face 45-day lockdowns in MoJ overcrowding crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice plans to keep inmates confined for up to 45 days amid severe prison capacity shortages, sparking human rights concerns.
Prisoner escapes HMP Epping, arrested in London
A prisoner serving time for violent offences made a daring escape from HMP Epping before being apprehended in central London, sparking serious security concerns.
Sex offender freed by mistake in London - police search
Metropolitan Police launch urgent London-wide search for convicted sex offender Michael Riddiough-Allen after he was mistakenly released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs. Authorities warn public not to approach the 48-year-old.
Hamas terrorists released to luxury Turkish resorts
Exclusive investigation reveals how convicted Hamas terrorists are being released to luxury Turkish resorts in controversial prisoner swap deal, sparking international outrage.
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.
Britain faces crime wave over prisoner release plans
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.
British woman repatriated from Bali execution
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Bali for drug smuggling, has been repatriated to the UK after years on death row. Discover the full story behind this controversial case.
British Gran's Final Plea on Bali Death Row
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Bali, makes one last desperate appeal as her health deteriorates in Kerobokan Prison. Exclusive details reveal her heartbreaking final wishes.
British Gran's Final Plea From Bali Death Row
Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother facing execution in Bali for drug trafficking, makes desperate final appeal as hope for presidential pardon fades.
British grandmother freed from Indonesia death row
A seriously ill British grandmother has been granted repatriation to the UK after spending twelve years on death row in Indonesia for drug smuggling offences, following a dramatic medical intervention.
Brit Gran's Horrific Indian Prison Ordeal After Drug Bust
Exclusive: The shocking story of a British grandmother trapped in an Indian prison after being caught with cannabis, revealing squalid conditions and her desperate fight for freedom.
British Grandma's Decade on Bali Death Row
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother sentenced to death in Bali for drug trafficking, continues her desperate battle for freedom as hopes for a UK-funded legal appeal dwindle.
British grandmother freed from Indonesia death row after 12 years
After more than a decade facing execution in Indonesia, British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford has finally returned home to the UK in a dramatic turn of events that concludes one of Britain's most harrowing overseas detention cases.
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