Botched Execution Leaves Chamber Covered in Blood
Clayton Lockett's execution in Oklahoma descended into a 43-minute ordeal with medical errors causing arterial spray and agonising death, sparking national debate on lethal injection protocols.
Category : Sentencing
IPP Prisoner Referral Demands End to Indefinite Detention
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred five IPP prisoners to appeal courts, highlighting the ongoing injustice of indefinite sentences abolished in 2012 but still affecting thousands.
Double-Killer's Last-Ditch Legal Bid After 30 Years
Gordon 'Woody' Mower, convicted of murdering his parents three decades ago, makes first public appearance in court attempting to overturn his life sentence through claims of legal malpractice and rights violations.
Five IPP Sentences Referred for Appeal After Court Rulings
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred five indefinite IPP and DPP sentences for appeal, citing recent court rulings on youth and maturity. The controversial sentences have been called a 'stain' on the justice system.
IPP Prisoners' Cases Referred to Appeal Courts
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred five IPP and DPP cases to appeal courts, offering hope to prisoners held on indefinite terms abolished in 2012.
Five IPP Prisoners Referred to Appeal Courts
Five men serving indefinite IPP sentences have been referred to appeal courts by the Criminal Cases Review Commission, offering fresh hope to thousands trapped under abolished jail terms.
Prisoner Ends Hunger Strike After Organ Failure
Umer Khalid, 22, has ended his 17-day hunger strike at HMP Wormwood Scrubs after suffering multiple organ failure and meeting with the prison governor. At least 86 protesters were arrested outside the prison.
Stonehaven Train Crash Inquiry: Families 'Robbed' of Futures
A Fatal Accident Inquiry into the 2020 Stonehaven train derailment hears emotional tributes from families who say they've been 'robbed' of futures with loved ones.
One-Year Sentence for Driver in Fatal Minnesota Crash
A 22-year-old Minnesota man receives a one-year jail sentence and probation for a 2022 crash that killed a mother and severely injured her son while driving at excessive speed in foggy conditions.
Teen Jailed 10 Years for Fatal 'Idiot' Driving Crash
Kiran Hanson sentenced to a decade in prison after dangerous driving caused a fatal head-on collision that killed Benn Johnson and severely injured his brother Finn.
Ian Huntley stripped of Xbox in prison punishment
Notorious child murderer Ian Huntley has been stripped of his Xbox and other privileges at HMP Frankland after guards found unauthorised items in his cell, sparking mockery from fellow inmates.
Manchester Hunger Striker Faces Kidney Failure in Thirst Strike
Umer Khalid, 22, with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, has escalated his 16-day hunger strike by refusing fluids, risking acute kidney failure and death within days while demanding government action.
Murderer Makes £20k on TikTok from UK Prison Cell
Eugert Merizaj, serving 32 years for murder, allegedly earned £20,000 through TikTok livestreams from HMP Manchester using a contraband phone, highlighting prison security failures.
Prison Officer and Retiree Debate Justice Over Dinner
A retired medical tech manager and a former prison officer turned tram driver discuss incarceration, antisemitism, and Trump in a candid conversation over a meal in Manchester.
Grosvenor Launches Scholarships for Prisoners' Children
Philanthropist Lady Edwina Grosvenor launches university scholarships for young people impacted by the justice system, calling prisoners' children 'forgotten' victims.
UK's Longest Serving Prisoner Writes Memoir in Solitary
Robert Maudsley, 72, has spent 52 years in prison with 17,000 days in solitary confinement. Now he's writing his life story from his cell while maintaining his sense of humour.
Bronx High-Rise Fire: 200+ Firefighters Battle Top Floors
A major four-alarm fire engulfed the top two floors of a 17-story Bronx apartment building early Saturday, with over 200 emergency personnel responding. The blaze spread through multiple units, with the cause still under investigation.
Huntley stripped of Xbox in prison crackdown
Child killer Ian Huntley has had his Xbox removed from his cell at HMP Frankland after being found with unauthorised items, with insiders saying he's 'upset' about the punishment and relocation.
Rio Prison Singing Contest Empowers Incarcerated Women
A singing competition in a Rio de Janeiro prison provided a creative outlet and rehabilitation opportunity for female inmates, boosting confidence ahead of release.
Killer Hid in 'Monster Mansion' Prison After Inmates Learned His Crime
James Wheatley, jailed for life for the brutal murder of vulnerable Lee Irving, was moved to a vulnerable prisoner unit at HMP Frankland after fellow inmates discovered the horrific nature of his crimes, according to a former prison guard.
Rose West's Chilling Advice to Fellow Inmate Revealed
A woman who served time with serial killer Rose West shares the murderer's haunting final words and details of her surprisingly ordinary prison routine.
Teen Killers' Social Media Boasts From Prison Spark Outrage
Two teenage murderers posted Snapchat images boasting of being reunited in a young offenders' institute, prompting furious complaints from victims' families about prison security failures.
Jailed Teen Killers Flaunt on Snapchat, Spark Outrage
Two teenage murderers serving life for killing Bristol best friends Max Dixon and Mason Rist have bragged about being 'back together' on social media from prison, causing further distress to victims' families.
Teacher Loses £60k Go Ape Claim Over Shattered Leg
A primary school teacher has lost her £60,000 compensation case against Go Ape after breaking her leg on a slide designed for children as young as three. The judge ruled adventure playgrounds carry inherent risks.
SNP's 'Flex Secure' Plan for Teen Offenders Without Locked Doors
The SNP government is consulting on controversial plans to create 'flex secure' residential hubs for teenage offenders that would not feature locked doors, aiming for a more therapeutic approach despite acknowledged risks.
IPP prisoner faces deportation after 20 years for £20 robbery
Sheldon Coore, 47, who has lived in Britain since infancy, faces removal to Jamaica despite spending nearly two decades serving an abolished indefinite jail term for stealing £20.
Arctic Lawyer's Case Shows Memory's Fragility and Healing
A criminal defence lawyer in Canada's remote Nunavut territory recounts a pivotal case where eyewitnesses misremembered a crime, leading him to confront his own traumatic past and the malleability of memory.
Life Sentence for Shinzo Abe's Assassin in Japan
Tetsuya Yamagami receives a life sentence for the 2022 killing of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, a case that has deeply divided public opinion and shocked the nation.
Murderer Used Illicit iPhone to Message Prison Officer
Convicted killer Mitchell Ingham received an additional nine-month sentence for using a smuggled iPhone to FaceTime and message a prison officer while serving life at HMP Deerbolt in County Durham.
Prison Officer Jailed for Inmate Relationships and Drug Plot
A 23-year-old prison officer has been sentenced to three and a half years for misconduct after engaging in sexual relationships with two inmates and conspiring to smuggle spice into jail.
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