Officer Lied About Cell Checks Before Prisoner Death
A damning report exposes how a prison officer falsified records of cell checks for Luke Ashcroft, who died after being placed in segregation during a mental health crisis at HMP Lincoln.
Category : Prisons
Magilligan Prison Named Among UK's Best in Inspection
Magilligan Prison near Limavady has been praised as one of the highest-performing prisons in the UK, with inspectors highlighting excellent staff-prisoner relationships and low violence levels.
Hawaii Traffic Cams to Ticket Expired Registrations and Safety Checks
A new bill in Hawaii's legislature would allow automated traffic cameras to issue citations for expired vehicle registrations and safety inspections, expanding beyond current speeding and red-light enforcement.
Pa Salieu's Prison Aftermath Reveals Probation Failings
A BBC documentary on rapper Pa Salieu's release from prison highlights his career rebuild and the broken probation service, raising urgent questions about rehabilitation.
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Masked Fly-Tipper Dumps Rubbish on Chingford Street
Shocking CCTV footage captures a masked driver brazenly fly-tipping a full truckload of building waste on a quiet residential street in Chingford, Essex, before speeding away with obscured licence plates.
Ian Huntley's Body Unclaimed Weeks After Prison Murder
The body of child killer Ian Huntley has been lying in a Newcastle hospital for weeks with no funeral planned. His family declined a state-funded funeral out of respect for his victims.
NY Prison Guard on Trial for Murder in Inmate Death Case
A former New York prison guard stands trial for murder, accused of repeatedly stomping on a 22-year-old inmate's head during a brutal beating by guards at Mid-State Correctional Facility in 2025.
Father Faces Return to Prison After 14 Years for Phone Theft
Thomas White, imprisoned for 14 years under an indefinite IPP sentence for stealing a mobile phone, may be sent back to prison after hospital care, sparking family appeals to Justice Secretary David Lammy.
Ian Huntley's Body Disposed of in Secret After Prison Attack
Ian Huntley, the Soham murderer, died after a brutal prison assault left him in a vegetative state. His body was cremated without a service, and his ashes were scattered in secret.
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Michigan Prison Art Program Offers Hope and Voice to Inmates
The University of Michigan's Prison Creative Arts Project showcases inmate artwork, providing therapeutic outlets and helping incarcerated individuals rebuild their identities and connect with society.
Baby Killer Denied Parole for Refusing to Admit Guilt
Michelle Smith, convicted of murdering her six-week-old daughter with painkillers in 2007, has been denied parole after 19 years because she refuses to accept her guilt, according to Parole Board documents.
Ex-Prisoner Decries Lack of Support After Release
A former prisoner with two degrees reveals the stark reality of life after release, highlighting a critical lack of housing and employment support that risks perpetuating cycles of crime.
Prison Crisis: Violence, Staff Shortages and Reform Challenges
A new report highlights severe issues at Swaleside prison, including high violence and staff shortages, amid broader sentencing reforms and a record prison population in England and Wales.
Ian Huntley Denied Funeral, Ashes Given to Family
Child killer Ian Huntley will not receive a funeral after being beaten to death in prison. His ashes will be handed to relatives who declined state funding out of respect for his victims.
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Maxine Carr's Prison Nickname: 'Myra Hindley Mark Two'
Maxine Carr, who protected killer Ian Huntley, was taunted in prison with the chilling nickname 'Myra Hindley Mark Two' by fellow inmates at Holloway Prison.
Guards Neglected Rounds Night Epstein Died, Video Reveals
Justice Department footage reveals prison guards Tova Noel and Michael Thomas were not conducting mandatory checks on inmates, including Jeffrey Epstein, the night he died by suicide in 2019.
Prison Doctor Reveals Horrors as Attacks Rise in UK Jails
A prison doctor details extreme violence and self-harm in UK prisons, with notorious inmates like Wayne Couzens reportedly terrified amid a surge in fatal attacks and overcrowding.
Prison Fire Safety Pledge Dropped, Thousands at Risk
The UK government has reneged on its commitment to make all prison cells fire-safe by 2027, admitting a quarter of places are unsafe and putting tens of thousands at risk, with legal action threatened.
Former Prison Governor Warns of Deepening UK Penal Crisis
John Podmore highlights the systemic failures in UK prisons, where 'nothing-to-lose' inmates and lack of rehabilitation fuel violence and recidivism.
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Historic Electronic Tagging Expansion Announced for UK Prisons
The UK government has unveiled the largest expansion of electronic tagging in British history, targeting tens of thousands of offenders in England and Wales to address prison overcrowding and enhance monitoring of high-risk individuals.
Inmate Gouged Out and Ate Own Eyes in Prison Protest
Andre Thomas, sentenced to death for murdering his ex-wife and her two children, removed both his eyes and consumed one in a shocking prison protest, sparking debates over executing the mentally ill.
Prisons Watchdog Warns of Public Risk from Freed Criminals
Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor issues urgent notification over serious failings at two high-security jails, warning of inadequate risk assessments for dangerous offenders released directly into communities.
Gary Glitter's Health Declines in Prison, Inmates Fear Death
Paedophile Gary Glitter is reportedly 'on his last legs' in prison, with declining health, deafness, and refusal to leave his cell, as inmates and staff speculate he could die incarcerated.
Drone Smuggles Contraband into New York Prison, Sparks Alert
A drone dropped a package containing knives, drugs, and other contraband into an upstate New York prison, with officials calling it an 'imminent threat' to the correctional system.
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Scottish Prison Deaths Hit Record High with Over One Per Week
New figures reveal 54 deaths in Scottish prisons during 2023/24, the highest since 2012, with suicides remaining the leading cause of fatalities in custody.
Inside America's Toughest Prison: Inmate Psychology Revealed
Former warden Bob Hood shares intimate details about managing the 'worst of the worst' at Colorado's Supermax, including Ted Kaczynski's coping mechanisms and Richard Reid's transformation.
Missed Opportunities in Prison Death of Mentally Ill Woman
A coroner's inquest reveals systemic failures contributed to Clare Dupree's death in a prison cell fire, highlighting incorrect diagnoses and lack of fire safety measures.
Texas Executes Double-Murderer Cedric Ricks
Cedric Ricks, 51, was executed in Texas for the 2013 murders of his girlfriend and her son. He issued a final apology to surviving victim Marcus Figueroa.
Timpson Pushes to Cut Women's Prison Numbers in England and Wales
Prisons minister James Timpson advocates diverting women from jail, citing 'far too many' who shouldn't be incarcerated, as new funding and board aim for reform.
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Prisoner Gets Five Guys Burger Delivered by Drone in Jail
A prisoner posted a TikTok video showing a Five Guys burger delivered by drone to his cell, highlighting ongoing contraband issues in UK prisons despite official denials.
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