Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Prison

There are points of light even in this darkness. I know because I’ve seen them

In a war zone, a courtroom and a prison, there was humanity and decency to lift the spirits – moments I carry with me, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

A South Korean religious sect leader has been sentenced to 23 years in prison over sex crimes

A South Korean religious sect leader whose sex crimes were featured in the popular Netflix series “In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal” has been sentenced to 23 years in prison

The Independent UK

Airline bomb plot 'financier' jailed for owning stolen luxury cars worth £120,000 and secret accounts

London father of three Nabeel Hussain has been sent back to prison after admitting to having multiple secret financial accounts and luxury stolen cars

Evening Standard

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Russian official says US is hampering a prisoner exchange with unequal demands

A Russian deputy foreign minister said talks with the United States on a potential prisoner exchange that would free Americans held in Russia are hampered by publicity and an alleged disparity in the U.S. negotiating stance

The Independent UK

What happened to Gypsy Rose Blanchard and why did she go to prison?

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard opens up about their temporary split, as ex blames ‘outside opinion and influence’

Evening Standard

American Paul Whelan faces new dangers in Russian prison camp

American Paul Whelan speaks out about his safety concerns in a Russian prison camp. Facing threats from inmates and officials, his ordeal continues.

Top News

Ex-prisoner’s cry for help over indefinite jail term before his death

In a heartbreaking email to the justice secretary, Matthew Price told of the ‘psychological torture’ of living under an indeterminate sentence

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Chicago man exonerated in 2011 murder case where legally blind eyewitness gave testimony

A Chicago man who was exonerated of murder has been released from prison after more than 12 years

The Independent UK

Suriname Ex-president To Be Jailed After Losing Murder Appeal

Suriname's ex-president Desi Bouterse will be jailed after losing his appeal against a 20-year prison sentence for the murder of political opponents over four decades ago, the prosecutor's office said Thursday.

International Business Times

Dept faces grilling over Thaksin privilege

Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong has distanced himself from a Department of Corrections (DoC) decision to allow convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to receive VIP medical treatment outside of prison.

Bangkok Post

American Paul Whelan speaking out on safety concerns in Russian prison

Unjustly detained Paul Whelan fears for his safety in a Russian prison, as he claims to be targeted and threatened by fellow inmates. Will justice prevail?...

Top News

Maryland prison contraband scheme ends with 15 guilty pleas

Authorities say 15 people have pleaded guilty to participating in a state prison contraband scheme in Maryland

The Independent UK

Stella Assange: Why Isn't Julian Assange a Free Man?

Stella Assange discusses the imprisonment of her husband on the third episode of Just Asking Questions.

Reason

Israeli police are investigating 19 prison guards in the death of a 38-year-old Palestinian prisoner

Israeli police say 19 Israeli prison guards are under investigation in the death of a 38-year-old Palestinian security prisoner

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

International Business Times

In UK Seaside Town, Migrants Call Barge Accommodation A 'Prison'

In the damp December cold, a blue bus stops near Weymouth town centre in southwest England.

Top News

Wrongfully detained Americans freed in Venezuela prisoner swap

American wrongfully held in Venezuela returns home in a prisoner exchange deal. A glimpse into the complex negotiations and criticism faced by the Biden ad...

The Hindu

Plot to kill Khalistani separatist in U.S. | Got consular access to Nikhil Gupta in Czech custody thrice: MEA

India has received consular access on three ocassions to Nikhil Gupta, detained in Czech prison for U.S. charges related to foiled assassination attempt on Sikh extremist.

Evening Standard

Trial of soldier Daniel Khalife on terrorism and prison break charges set for next year

Daniel Khalife's trial this year on terrorism and espionage charges was derailed by his alleged prison break

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Top News

Biden administration secures release of American detainees in Russia

President Biden seeks to pressure Venezuela's leader while struggling to bring home Americans imprisoned abroad. Can renewed negotiations bring their loved...

Tom’s Guide

5 best Netflix crime thrillers to watch right now

The best Netflix crime thrillers include Prisoners and The Good Nurse

The National (Scotland)

'It's my flag, it's my country': Prison officer sparked chaos waving Union flag

A PRISON officer sparked chaos at a jail by waving a Union flag in front of inmates.

Evening Standard

Fugitive defence contractor 'Fat Leonard' returned to US in Venezuela prisoner swap

Leonard Glenn Francis fled to Venezuela to escape sentencing in the United States

AAP

UN committee report slams Australia's 'inhuman' prisons

Prisons and detention centres in Australia have been described as inhuman and degrading by a UN report that claims some cases may amount to torture.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s the time you’re meant to be with your family’: the continuing plight of Ukrainian PoWs

Families desperate for news of loved ones held by Russia know the longer they are there the harder their recovery will be

The Guardian - AU

UN anti-torture watchdog urges Australia to reduce ‘extraordinary’ number of prisoners on remand

Report also calls for spit hoods to be banned and strip searches to be limited after UN visit last year

1 … 388 389 390 391

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Department of Corrections

71 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.