Guatemala police storm prison, free 9 hostage guards
Guatemalan police stormed a maximum-security prison, freeing nine guards held hostage by inmates in a coordinated uprising. No immediate casualties reported. Read the full story.
Category : Prisons
Ex-Governor: 'No Women's Prisons in Scotland'
A former prison governor warns Scotland's women's prisons are a 'misnomer' ahead of a key judicial review. Read the full story on the policy debate.
Jon Venables' prison life and parole hearing details
Exclusive details on Jon Venables' life behind bars, including a relationship with a prison staff member, and his upcoming parole hearing. Read the full story.
Boris Becker's new life after prison and UK deportation
Tennis legend Boris Becker details his new life in Italy after prison, his 10-year UK ban, and family bonds strengthened during his shocking downfall. Read his full story.
Palestine Action Hunger Strike Ends After Key Demand Met
Palestine Action prisoners end historic 73-day hunger strike after government denies Elbit Systems a £2bn contract. One protester continues as health concerns and trial delays mount.
Car ploughs into West Sussex home, family displaced
A mother describes the horror as a Ford Fiesta smashed into her Capthorne home on January 2. The family, including a baby, are now living in one Travelodge room while facing £30k repairs.
John Alford's grim life on vulnerable prison wing
Former Grange Hill actor John Alford faces a stark reality behind bars. A prison expert reveals his celebrity status offers no protection for his crimes against children. Read the full exclusive.
Arthur Collins investigated over prison drone drops
Arthur Collins, serving 20 years for a 2017 nightclub acid attack, is a 'person of interest' for suspected drone smuggling in prison. Read the latest on the organised crime probe.
Inmate kills cellmate who raped his baby sister in US prison
Shane Goldsby murdered Robert Munger, the man who raped his sister, after they were placed in the same cell. Read the shocking details of the prison system failure.
Prison Guard Pleads Guilty in Inmate Death Case
A New York prison guard pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment after failing to intervene in a fatal inmate beating. The case highlights systemic issues within the correctional system.
Prison officer jailed after sex act with inmate caught on camera
A former prison officer has been sentenced to 32 weeks in jail after her own body-worn camera recorded her performing a sex act on a convicted drug dealer in a prison store cupboard. Read the full shocking details.
Ex-prison officer jailed for sex act with inmate
A former prison officer has been jailed for 32 weeks after her own body-worn camera captured her performing a sex act on an inmate. Read the full details of the misconduct case.
Prison worker jailed for inappropriate inmate relationship
A civilian prison worker who sent underwear photos and provided SIM cards to an inmate she was 'infatuated' with has been sentenced to 12 months in jail. Read the full details of the misconduct case.
Prison officer jailed after bodycam catches inmate sex act
A female prison officer has been sentenced to 32 weeks in jail after her own body-worn camera captured her performing a sex act on an inmate in a store cupboard. Read the full shocking details.
Prison tutor jailed for inmate relationship at HMP Chelmsford
Melissa Murphy, a former prison tutor, has been sentenced to eight months for misconduct after an inappropriate relationship with an inmate. Read the full details of the case.
Ministers drop plan to publish offenders' photos and names
The UK government has scrapped controversial plans to publicly name and photograph offenders on community payback schemes. The U-turn follows concerns over family humiliation and rehabilitation.
Prison tutor jailed for explicit inmate love letters
Melissa Murphy, 49, sentenced to eight months for inappropriate relationship with HMP Chelmsford inmate. Explicit letters found in cell. Read the full story.
Prison tutor jailed for inappropriate inmate relationship
Melissa Murphy, a tutor at HMP Chelmsford, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for misconduct in a public office after forming an inappropriate relationship with an inmate. Read the full story.
Stalker of Cheryl Tweedy recalled to prison
Daniel Bannister, the convicted killer who stalked Girls Aloud's Cheryl, is back in custody after breaching his licence. Read the full details of his recall and the impact on the singer.
Bellfield's allergic reaction to face cream exposed in prison
Serial killer Levi Bellfield was hospitalised after a severe reaction to coconut face moisturiser, but lied to inmates, blaming a Bounty bar to protect his reputation. Read the full story.
Prison worker jailed after affair with inmate
Heidi Bessant, 38, has been sentenced to six months for misconduct after a six-month affair with a convicted drug dealer at HMP Leyhill. Read the full story.
Author: 'Postcard Bandit' Brendan Abbott Deserves Freedom
An author who studied Australia's most infamous bank robber says Brendan Abbott has served his time after 30 years, 12 in solitary. Hear the full story on The Trial Australia podcast.
America's 'Most Dangerous Inmate' Spent 36 Years in Solitary
The story of Thomas Silverstein, deemed the US's most dangerous prisoner, whose multiple murders led to the creation of the 'supermax' prison. Explore his 42 years behind bars.
Brazil's Supreme Court Moves Bolsonaro to Larger Cell
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro transferred to a 54-square-metre prison 'apartment' with outdoor space. Read the latest on his detention and the court's ruling.
Guard on Trial for Inmate Death After Beating
A prosecutor argues a prison guard's inaction contributed to an inmate's fatal beating. The case highlights systemic issues in New York's correctional facilities.
Swinney grilled over biological males in female prisons
First Minister John Swinney faces intense questioning over housing biological male killers in women's prisons. SNP MSP Ruth Maguire calls the policy 'appalling'. Read the full clash.
US Prison Brutality Exposed: 300 Deaths in Alabama
A shocking investigation reveals systemic violence in US state prisons, with nearly 300 deaths in Alabama alone in 2024. A former inmate demands urgent transparency and reform.
Prison warden loses job after alleged ear-biting fight
A Nevada prison warden was fired after a violent altercation at a holiday party, where he allegedly bit a colleague's ear. Discover the shocking details of the incident.
Actor John Alford jailed for cocaine supply plot
Former London's Burning star John Alford sentenced to 30 months for involvement in a cocaine supply conspiracy in St Albans. Read the full court details.
Takeaways Thrown Over Fence at HMP Kirkham Prison
Inspectors reveal HMP Kirkham's vast size allows contraband like meat and takeaways to be thrown over the perimeter. Discover the full report on prison security lapses.
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