Two of Four On-the-Run Prisoners Mistakenly Released in 2024
Two of four at-large prisoners were mistakenly released in 2024, sparking political backlash and calls for inquiry.
Category : Prisons
From Criminal to Reformer: John Burton Helps Ex-Prisoners Rebuild Lives
Ex-convict John Burton founded Inside Connections to help prisoners find jobs and break the cycle of crime, with construction training and a visitor app.
Sex offender mistakenly freed from Wandsworth prison recaptured in north London
Sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, mistakenly freed from Wandsworth prison, recaptured in Finsbury Park after public tip-off.
Huntley hinted at hard time in jail in hand-written letter days before death
Ian Huntley sent a letter hinting at prison fears days before he was fatally attacked at HMP Frankland.
Call to Re-Sentence 3,000 Prisoners Trapped Under Abolished IPP Sentences
MPs and peers urge re-sentencing of nearly 3,000 prisoners still held under abolished IPP scheme, citing hopelessness and high recall rates.
HMP Frankland Inmate Charged With Murder Of Fellow Prisoner
Ian Huntley died after attack at HMP Frankland; fellow inmate Anthony Russell charged with murder. Other prisoner-on-prisoner killings examined.
Ian Huntley Denied Funeral, Ashes to Be Scattered in Secret
Ian Huntley will not have a funeral service; his body will be cremated and ashes scattered in secret, as his family decline state-funded funeral.
Pensioner Fined for Assaulting Traffic Warden in Welshpool Parking Row
Pensioner Stephen Doughty, 77, fined £985 for assaulting traffic warden Wendy Williams in Welshpool parking dispute.
Man on Remand Calls Police After Accidental Release from Sydney Jail Due to Paperwork Error
Corey Hastings accidentally released from Long Bay jail due to paperwork error; he called police and was re-arrested.
Massive Expansion of Electronic Tagging for Offenders in England and Wales
UK expands electronic tagging for offenders amid prison overcrowding crisis, with real-time tracking for domestic abusers and high-risk prisoners.
Teen Inmate Dies at Feltham After Alleged Beating
A 16-year-old inmate dies at Feltham Young Offenders' Institute; police investigate unexpected death amid history of violence at the facility.
UK's Longest-Serving Inmate Denied Visitors for a Year
John Massey, UK's longest-serving prisoner, released after 43 years, denied visitors for a year. He escaped four times to see ill relatives.
Prison Officer Jailed for Inmate Affair and Smuggling
Former prison officer Cherrie-Ann Austin-Saddington jailed for affair with convicted rapist and smuggling attempt; sentenced suspended due to paralysis.
Josef Fritzl's Lawyer Seeks Release to Nursing Home
Josef Fritzl, 88, applies for release from prison to a nursing home, with his lawyer citing a psychiatric report that he is no longer dangerous.
Ian Watkins Killed in HMP Wakefield Attack
Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets singer, killed in HMP Wakefield attack by inmate; had been stabbed in prison before.
Wayne Couzens sentenced to 19 months for indecent exposure
Wayne Couzens sentenced to 19 months for indecent exposure committed before murdering Sarah Everard.
Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Regains Prison Perks After Boiling Water Attack
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has prison privileges upgraded to standard after throwing boiling water at a guard, sparking outrage.
Former Prison Governor Warns Of Deepening UK Penal Crisis
Former prison governor John Podmore warns that the UK penal crisis is deepening, with many inmates having little to lose inside or outside prison.
Inquiry Launched After Death of 26-Year-Old Woman at HMP Foston Hall
Investigation launched after 26-year-old Caria Hart dies at HMP Foston Hall, the 109th woman to die in prison since the 2007 Corston report.
Special Menu for Inmates With Food Phobias at HMP Whitemoor
HMP Whitemoor introduces special menu for inmates with food phobias, including notorious cannibal Robert Maudsley.
Wayne Couzens Sentenced to Whole-Life Term for Sarah Everard Murder
Wayne Couzens receives whole-life sentence for murder of Sarah Everard, with judge citing 'grotesque' crimes and abuse of police trust.
Bulger Killer Jon Venables Denied Parole
Jon Venables, one of James Bulger's killers, has been denied parole after a Parole Board hearing. The decision was announced by the victim's mother.
Hopes Fade as Fourth Day of Search for Missing in Karachi Plaza Fire Continues
Fourth day of search for dozens missing in Karachi shopping plaza fire; 23 dead, hopes fade for survivors.
Prison Officer's Throat Slashed at HMP Isle of Wight
Inmate slashes prison officer's throat with razor blade at HMP Isle of Wight; officer suffers superficial cuts, inmate arrested.
New Bill Targets Prisoners Posting TikTok Videos from Cells
New Prison Media Bill targets inmates posting TikTok videos, closing loopholes and forcing social media platforms to delete illegal content.
Gary Glitter to Be Released from Prison in Weeks
Gary Glitter, 78, will be released from prison early next year, possibly February 2023, after serving a 16-year sentence for sexual offences.
Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Seeks Appeal Against Sentence
Disgraced Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins applies for permission to appeal his 35-year sentence for child sex offences.
Prison Drug Use Soars 50% to ‘Endemic’ Levels as Drone Sightings Rise 1,140%
Prison drug use reaches endemic levels with 136 deaths; drone sightings up 1,140% in five years; MPs call for urgent action.
Dartmoor Prison Radon Leasing 'Catastrophe' to Cost Taxpayers Over £100m
MoJ's 10-year lease on HMP Dartmoor with high radon levels to cost over £100m, sparking royal row over Duchy of Cornwall ownership.
British prisoner 'breaks world record' for longest time in solitary confinement
Robert Maudsley, Britain's longest-serving prisoner, has reportedly broken the world record for time in solitary confinement, spending nearly 45 years in isolation.
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