Prison System

Deadly clashes broke out at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, resulting in 25 deaths and over 100 injuries among inmates and officials. The cause of the unrest remains unknown, and local hospitals reported admitting more than 100 injured individuals. Sri Lankan prisons are described as highly congested, with over 39,000 inmates in a system designed for 10,000.

A man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for murder and punched his own defense attorney after the sentencing. The incident occurred in the courtroom. The man's violent outburst was a shocking reaction to the lengthy prison sentence.

A high-ranking female prison officer has sparked a scandal after giving birth to twins, with rumors circulating about the identity of the father. The situation has raised questions about workplace conduct and privacy.

Human rights groups are warning that Salvadorans deported from the U.S. often vanish into El Salvador's prisons immediately after arrival or within weeks, with many held incommunicado for years. Deported migrants frequently lose contact with family and legal representatives during this period.

The Scottish Green co-leader advocates for some offenders to face prison sentences while supporting an MSP candidate who seeks to abolish all jails. This highlights a contradiction within the party's stance on criminal justice policies.