prison system
Coverage of prison system in the Nexus archive.
- NICK TIMOTHY: Labour ultimately do not believe in the prison system
Nick Timothy claims Labour does not fundamentally support the prison system. The statement is attributed to Nick Timothy regarding Labour's stance on incarceration.
- About 1,000 fewer prisoners to get early release as Burnham tightens rules
Andy Burnham excluded prisoners convicted of rape, serious child sexual offences, and grooming from an early release scheme, reducing the number of releases by 1,000. Justice secretary Alex Norris confirmed 5,000 prisoners will be released over 10 months starting October in England and Wales.
- Deadly clashes break out at prison in Sri Lanka
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.
- Killer punches his OWN defense attorney after being sentenced to 50 years in prison for murder
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.
- Scandal after high-ranking female prison officer gave birth to twins... as shocking rumor spreads about identity of their father
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 raise alarm over fate of Salvadorans deported from U.S.
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.
- Scottish Green co-leader insists some offenders must go to prison - despite standing by party's MSP candidate who wants all jails to be ABOLISHED
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.