Rooney: UK must address prisoner mistreatment
Author Sally Rooney urges the UK government to address the shocking mistreatment of six Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike. Demand justice and fair trials now.
Category : Prisons
Australian inmate challenges Vegemite ban in court
Andre McKechnie, serving life for murder, claims Victoria's Vegemite ban violates his right to enjoy Australian culture. The case reaches Supreme Court next year.
Brazil's Celebrity Prison: 5 Shocking True Crime Cases
Explore the horrifying true crimes behind Amazon Prime's hit documentary about Brazil's notorious Tremembé prison, where wealthy inmates and murderers serve time. Discover the shocking stories that captivated a nation.
Drones smuggling drugs and weapons into UK prisons
Chief Inspector of Prisons warns drones are creating a 'new paradigm' for security, smuggling drugs like Ozempic and cocaine. Urgent action on anti-drone tech is needed.
Five young people killed in Dundalk car crash
A community mourns after a devastating crash near Dundalk claims five young lives, including Scottish student Chloe Hipson. Read the full story and tributes.
Prison officer admits misconduct over inmate relationship
Former HMP Dovegate officer Sarah Barnett pleads guilty to misconduct after illicit relationship with male inmate. Sentencing set for January 7. Read the full story.
P-Plater charged over death of pregnant mum and baby
A 19-year-old P-plater is charged after a crash in Hornsby, Sydney, killed a pregnant mother and her unborn child. The community mourns as new details about the accused emerge.
Hit-and-run mum's 9-year fight for justice continues
Kayley Hicken's life changed forever when a hit-and-run driver left her for dead in 2016. As she shares her story for Road Safety Week, the driver remains at large. Read her powerful account.
Man jailed for grabbing Ariana Grande at premiere
Johnson Wen sentenced to 9 days in prison after ambushing Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore. Read the full story of the shocking red carpet incident.
Cruz Beckham loses driving licence after speeding
Cruz Beckham is 'gutted' after having his driving licence revoked for accumulating six points from two speeding tickets, including one in a 20mph zone. Read the full story.
Inmate unconscious after execution reprieve
Oklahoma death row inmate Tremane Wood was found unconscious in his cell hours after his sentence was commuted. Read the full story of this dramatic turn of events.
Killer dies in prison after torturing ex-soldier
Lisa Clarke, jailed for the sadistic murder of ex-soldier Brian Farmer, has died in custody. An independent investigation into her death is now underway. Read the full story.
Inmate's Death Sentence Commuted, Then Hospitalised
Oklahoma governor grants clemency moments before execution. Tremane Wood later hospitalised after medical event in cell. Victim's family supported clemency.
Prison staff fired over Ghislaine Maxwell leaks
Prison employees terminated for leaking details of Ghislaine Maxwell's preferential treatment, her lawyer states. Explore the unfolding scandal and its implications.
Manhunt after prisoner wrongly freed from HMP Hewell
West Mercia Police launch urgent manhunt for Callum Thomas, 22, mistakenly released from HMP Hewell while awaiting trial. Public urged not to approach.
Jailed killer brags about murder in prison rap videos
Taylor Meanley, jailed for the murder of Lewis Williams, is using Instagram from prison to glorify his crimes and boast about smuggling drugs via drones. Read the shocking details.
Prison officer jailed for affairs with two inmates
Isabelle Dale, 23, convicted for misconduct and smuggling plot after affairs with two prisoners at HMP Coldingley. She sent love notes and racy photos. Read the full story.
Prison Crisis Fuels Reoffending, MPs Warn
A major report reveals prison overcrowding and staffing shortages are crippling rehabilitation, leading to more crime. Discover the urgent call for reform.
Female prison officer convicted for inmate relationships
Isabelle Dale, 23, found guilty of misconduct after sexual relationships with two prisoners and conspiring to smuggle spice drugs into HMP Coldingley. Read the full shocking details.
Labour MPs Alarm Over Prison Education Cuts
Labour-led committee expresses 'alarm' at government plans to slash prison education budgets by up to 50%, threatening rehabilitation efforts and reoffending rates.
Prisoner 'Released in Error' Actually Freed Lawfully
Justice minister Lord Timpson reveals a foreign national thought to have been mistakenly freed was released lawfully. Discover the latest on the UK's prison release errors crisis.
Wrongly freed prisoner commits new stalking offence
A prisoner mistakenly released from jail committed stalking while free, deepening David Lammy's prisons crisis. 91 inmates wrongly freed in seven months. Public safety at risk.
Parole Board denies release for serial rapist
Serial rapist Kevin Lakeman, once labelled Britain's worst sex offender, has been denied release by the Parole Board after walking out of his hearing. Read the full report.
Prison officer faces jail for inmate sex in prayer room
A 23-year-old prison officer had sex with a convict in a jail prayer room and smuggled Spice-laced letters. Found guilty of misconduct, she now faces a substantial custodial sentence.
Prison officer guilty of prayer room sex with inmate
Prison officer Isabelle Dale, 23, sobbed in court after being found guilty of having sex with an inmate in a jail's prayer room and sending drug-laced letters. Facing years behind bars.
Medomsley Detention Centre Abuse Scandal Revealed
Shocking report exposes decades of systematic abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre, where hundreds of young men suffered under Britain's worst sex offender. Read the full investigation.
Grandmother arrested after drunk driving kills grandson, 5
A five-year-old boy was killed after his grandmother allegedly ran him over while driving under the influence. The tragic incident occurred on their driveway in Louisiana.
UK Prison Crisis: Overcrowding and Understaffing Exposed
Exclusive report reveals the dire state of UK prisons, where funding cuts create dangerous conditions for staff and inmates. Urgent reform is needed now.
Inmates Deny Murdering Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins
Two inmates have pleaded not guilty to murdering disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins in HMP Wakefield. Trial set for 2026. Follow the latest court developments.
Medomsley: 2,000+ Young Men Abused in Scandal
Damning report reveals systematic sexual and physical abuse of over 2,000 young men at Medomsley Detention Centre, with one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders operating unchecked for decades.
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