Palestinian doctor in solitary confinement after 17 months
Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, detained by Israel in Gaza, has been placed in solitary confinement in a maximum-security prison after 17 months without formal charges, his son says.
Category : Prisons
Damning Report Exposes Grim Prison Conditions in England and Wales
A new report reveals overcrowded, unsanitary prisons in England and Wales, with vermin, gang control, and normalized failures. Inmates face violence, lack of activities, and healthcare issues.
WA Prisons Condemned as Cruel and Inhuman
A new report finds conditions in Western Australian prisons are cruel, inhuman, and degrading, with overcrowding and lack of healthcare.
Prisoner dies in cell fire, inmate nearly loses leg to spider
An inmate died in a fire at HMP Garth after a failed alarm, while a prisoner at Bullingdon nearly lost a leg to a spider bite, according to a new IMB report on prison crises.
Belfast Bus Set Ablaze at Anti-Immigration Protest
Masked protesters set a Glider bus on fire in east Belfast during an anti-immigration demonstration following a stabbing attack. A man has been charged with attempted murder.
Man Arrested After Serious Stabbing in North Belfast
A man has been arrested after a serious stabbing in north Belfast. The victim was hospitalised, and police are appealing for witnesses.
Inside Venezuela's Poli-Valencia: Women's 'Eternal Days' of Detention Limbo
Photographer Ana María Arévalo Gosen documents the harrowing wait of women in an overcrowded Venezuelan detention centre, where hope persists amidst systemic neglect. Discover their stories.
Britain's Longest Serving Prisoner Robert Maudsley Seeks Legal Action Over 'Cruel' Isolation
Robert Maudsley, 72, has spent over 17,000 days in solitary. Now moved to a new jail, he
Strangeways Prison Crisis: Inmates Watch TV, Take Drugs Amid Security Failures
A damning inspection report reveals HMP Manchester inmates are locked in cells watching daytime TV and taking drugs smuggled via drones through broken windows, with 39% testing positive.
Prisoners Released for Mountain Biking and Orienteering Courses
A new report highlights the importance of exercise for inmates, with HMP Hatfield allowing prisoners to participate in outdoor activities like mountain biking and orienteering to boost rehabilitation.
Prison Officer Jailed for Secret Affair with Gangster Inmate in 'Worst Case'
A young female prison officer has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years for a secret sexual relationship with a convicted gangster inmate, described by a judge as one of the worst cases of its kind.
Prison Officer Jailed for Sending Lingerie Photos to Machete Attacker Inmate
Heather Pinchbeck, 28, sentenced to six months for misconduct after sending sexual images to violent prisoner Joseph Hardy while working at HMP Dovegate.
Prison Officer Jailed for Smuggling £100k Drugs Hidden in Dishwasher
Julia Watson, 61, abused her position at HMP Garth to smuggle cannabis, ketamine and spice hidden in food tins. The prison officer received a four-month sentence.
Piran Ditta Khan dies from lung cancer less than a year after PC Beshenivsky conviction
Piran Ditta Khan, convicted for the 2005 murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky, has died in prison from lung cancer. Read the full details from the inquest.
69-Day Hunger Strike: Palestine Action Activist at Risk of Death in UK Prison
Heba Muraisi, 31, has lost 10kg and faces permanent health damage after 69 days on hunger strike at HMP New Hall. Lawyers warn of lengthy pre-trial custody. Read the latest.
69-Day Hunger Strike: Palestine Action Activist Faces Death Risk in UK Prison
Heba Muraisi, on hunger strike for 69 days in HMP New Hall, is at serious risk of death. Neurologists warn of permanent damage as three activists continue protest demanding bail.
Neo-Nazi Jack Renshaw Disfigured in Prison Attack After Plot to Kill MP
White supremacist Jack Renshaw, serving life for plotting to kill Labour MP Rosie Cooper, was slashed across the face by a fellow inmate at HMP Wakefield. Read the full details of the attack and his crimes.
Manchester United Worker's Grave Desecrated, Family Heartbroken by Cemetery Incident
The family of Chloe Hopkins, a 26-year-old Manchester United hospitality worker, were left devastated after finding her grave covered in soil at Southern Cemetery. Police were called following reports of a disturbance at the gravesite.
Lucy Letby's 'Top' Prison Job as Librarian Sparks Inmate Jealousy
Baby killer Lucy Letby has reportedly landed a coveted librarian role at HMP Bronzefield, leaving other inmates
Probation Officers to Get Self-Defence Training and Bodycams After Stabbings
Exclusive: Probation officers in England and Wales will receive self-defence training, bodycams, and knife arches after two office stabbings. Read about the new safety measures.
UK's 'Feminist Issue': How Jailing Marginalised Women Ruins Lives
A new report reveals how imprisoning marginalised women devastates lives and families. It calls for urgent systemic reform. Read the full analysis and join the call for change.
Ian Huntley 'Highly Unlikely to Survive' After Prison Attack Leaves Him Blind
Child killer Ian Huntley is on life support with catastrophic skull injuries after being beaten with a metal pole in prison. Doctors say he will be blind if he survives, but his chances are slim.
Female Inmate Locked in Solitary After Reporting Rape by Transgender Prisoner
A shocking report reveals a female prisoner was placed in solitary confinement after alleging rape by a transgender inmate at a Massachusetts women
DOJ Probes Maine Women's Prison Over Transgender Inmate Abuse Allegations
The US Department of Justice is investigating Maine
YouTuber who killed pregnant girlfriend 'living in terror'
Stephen McCullagh, who murdered his pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally, is reportedly living in fear at Maghaberry Prison, with a target on his back from fellow inmates.
Prison watchdog chair jailed for affair with killer
Helen Spree, 63, former chair of Walton prison watchdog, had affair with killer Dylan Westall and smuggled drugs into jail. She was sentenced to five years.
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