Prison

Early release scheme paused after six prisoners mistakenly freed

The programme was aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19 behind bars.

Two Pentonville Prison staff members die with Covid-19 symptoms

The news comes as it was announced up to 4,000 prisoners are to be temporarily released in a bid to control the spread of coronavirus.

Sending photos to solitary confinement so prisoners 'don't lose their humanity'

For thousands of prisoners in solitary confinement in the USA, a service which produces photo requests is a lifeline to the outside world.

Cat rescued by RSPCA after breaking into prison

MPs warn over ‘appalling state of crisis’ in prison system

Serious violent and sexual offenders to spend longer behind bars

Cricketer jailed for five years for raping woman in team-mate’s room

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Prison sentences under six months could be scrapped

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Family of inmate who killed herself while behind bars call for system review

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'I've been assaulted six times in just one year'

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Hundreds of prison staff caught smuggling banned items into jails

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Inmate turned prison worker says poor management led to anarchy and chaos

'Worst prison conditions ever seen' exposed in damning inspection

'Biggest prison riot in decades could and should have been prevented'

British mother jailed in Iran will face 'ominous' fresh trial