Sarkozy granted permanent police protection in prison
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy receives unprecedented 24/7 police protection while serving prison sentence, raising questions about VIP treatment in justice system.
Category : Prisons
Two inmates charged in Ian Watkins prison murder plot
Two prisoners at Wakefield's maximum security prison have been charged with conspiracy to murder former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, who is serving a 35-year sentence for horrific child sex offences.
Two arrested in Ian Watkins prison death investigation
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of convicted paedophile and Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins at HMP Wakefield. The disgraced rock star was found unresponsive in his cell on September 21st.
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.
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.
Teen prison officer jailed for inmate relationship
A teenage prison officer at HMP Hindley has been sentenced after engaging in an inappropriate relationship with an inmate and smuggling contraband into the facility.
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.
Andrew O'Keefe sentenced to prison for assault
Australian television personality Andrew O'Keefe faces prison time after being convicted of common assault and drug possession in dramatic court proceedings.
Britain's longest prisoner gets parole hearing after 55 years
After more than five decades in prison, Charles Bronson - Britain's most notorious inmate - could finally taste freedom as the Parole Board approves his release hearing.
Manchester Arena plotter attacks prison officers with DIY weapons
Hashem Abedi, convicted for his role in the Manchester Arena atrocity, has violently assaulted prison staff using weapons made from oil and DIY materials in a shocking high-security prison incident.
Capitol Rioter Dies in Prison Amid Security Breach Scandal
Exclusive: The grieving family of Peter Lynch, who died in prison after storming the US Capitol, demands answers as authorities investigate potential security breaches in his case.
MPs Warn of 'Crisis' Conditions at HMP Doncaster Prison
Shocking new report reveals severe overcrowding and safety failures at South Yorkshire prison, with MPs demanding urgent government action to address the deepening crisis.
Prison officer jailed for smuggling phone to inmate
A prison officer at HMP Berwyn has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment after being caught smuggling a mobile phone to an inmate in a serious security breach that exposed vulnerabilities in the prison system.
Prison officer in phone smuggling scandal with machete gang inmate
A female prison officer faces serious misconduct charges after allegedly smuggling a mobile phone to a dangerous prisoner serving time for machete attacks in a shocking security breach at HMP Thameside.
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.
Prison commissary worker ran secret restaurant for inmates
Exclusive investigation reveals how Luigi Mangione allegedly turned a prison commissary into a sophisticated catering operation, serving gourmet meals to inmates while evading detection for years.
Texas prison guard jailed for smuggling chicken wings
A Texas correctional officer faces jail time after being caught smuggling an unusual item - chicken wings - to inmates in a shocking breach of prison security protocols.
Trans paedophile removed from women's prison
Exclusive: Ministers announce major prison policy overhaul after transgender child sex offender Isla Bryson is transferred from women's facility, sparking nationwide debate on safeguarding.
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.
Inside Diddy's stark prison reality revealed
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces dramatic adjustment to Miami federal detention centre's strict regime, with sources revealing the unglamorous conditions facing the music mogul.
Prison officer jailed for teen inmate relationship
A female prison officer from HMP Werrington has been sentenced to prison after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a teenage inmate, exposing serious safeguarding failures within the youth justice system.
Indigenous Custody Deaths Hit Record High in NSW
Disturbing new data reveals Indigenous deaths in NSW custody have reached their highest level in over a decade, prompting coronial warnings of systemic failures and demanding immediate government intervention.
Nurse struck off after prison inmate death
A mental health nurse has been permanently banned from practising following the tragic death of inmate Paul Vogler at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, after multiple professional failures were uncovered.
Ian Watkins attacked in Wakefield prison by inmate
Notorious child abuser Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets frontman, has been seriously assaulted by a fellow prisoner at HMP Wakefield, sustaining severe injuries in the attack.
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'.
Prisoner allowed to walk out of jail to pick tomatoes
A Category D prisoner serving time for violent offences was allowed to leave HMP North Sea Camp unsupervised in what's being called an 'unbelievable' security failure that's sparked a major investigation.
Northern Territory bans trans women from female prisons
The Northern Territory government enacts controversial new legislation barring transgender women from female correctional facilities, citing safety concerns and sparking human rights debates.
Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest
Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.
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.
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