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Investigations into sexual harassment in prison soars four-fold as female inmate warns abuse is ‘rife’

Exclusive: A woman who faced unwanted advances from a male prison officer has called for tougher investigations as figures reveal a surge in allegations of sexual harassment and assault

The Independent UK

Low morale and manipulation: why prison officers are having relationships with inmates

Kerri Pegg, ex-governor of HMP Kirkham, is latest in series of convictions of corrupt staff amid Prison Service crisis

The Guardian - UK

Manchester Arena bomb plotter ‘attacks three prison guards with hot cooking oil’

The Prison Service confirmed three prison officers were treated in hospital after an attack by a prisoner at HMP Frankland, County Durham.

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Manchester Arena bomb plotter ‘attacks prison guards with hot cooking oil’

Hashem Abedi reportedly threw scalding oil over the officers before assaulting them with ‘home-made weapons’

The Independent UK

Mastermind of raid that led to Pc Sharon Beshenivsky’s murder dies in prison

Piran Ditta Khan, 76, has died in jail, a prison service spokesperson said.

Evening Standard

Family of Allan Marshall to sue prison service in Scotland over 2015 death in custody

Police and Crown Office also to face legal action in bid to hold authorities accountable

The Guardian - UK

Young inexperienced prison officers at risk of ‘grooming’ from most dangerous criminals

Exclusive: Nearly a third of prison officers at category A, high-security jails have fewer than three years of experience

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‘Mess in prison system’ will have played a role in Khalife’s escape, says official

A former director general of the Prison Service has criticised the “mess” in the system that he believes will have played a role in Daniel Khalife’s escape.

Evening Standard

‘Mess in prison system will have played a role in Daniel Khalife’s escape’

A former director general of the Prison Service and a Conservative former justice secretary have aired concerns over the system.

The Independent UK

‘Astonishing failure’ at prison holding hundreds of sex offenders

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor called for a series of improvements at HMP Risley in Cheshire.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein not signing statement on removal of Prison Service recruitment posters a 'backwards step', says DUP

But Sinn Fein said its "support for the Prison Service and the PSNI is consistent"

Belfast Live

Sexy lingerie confiscated from female prisoners smuggling it in on day release

Female prisoners out on day release were bringing back push-up bras and lacy knickers, which were later deemed to be contraband and confiscated by officers

Daily Mirror

Two transgender prisoners born as men serving sentences for sex offences in Irish women's prison

The Irish Prison Service is currently drafting a policy for the management of transgender prisoners

Irish Mirror

Parents of man found dead in 'Monster Mansion' prison want answers

Jeremie Simmons was found hanged in his cell

Wales Online

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Manchester Evening News

Our 'vulnerable and disabled' son was found dead in Monster Mansion at just 21 - now we want answers

Jeremie Simmons, who was found dead in his cell, was described as vulnerable and mentally ill

Daily Mirror

Youth jail where kids carry knives has highest staff sickness rates in England

MoJ Figures show 18.5% of officers were off sick on September 20 in one youth jail where youth inmates carry weapons because they say staff can't keep them safe

Daily Record

Three female officers from same prison jailed over sexual affairs with inmates

Emily Watson, Ayshea Gunn and Jennifer Gavan who all worked at HMP Berwyn near Wrexham have been jailed for sending explicit images, having intercourse in cells and exchanging intimate phone calls with inmates.

Liverpool Echo

Three female guards from same prison jailed for having affairs with inmates

Staff at the jail have now been given anti-corruption training after the string of scandals

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Wales Online

Staff at Welsh prison given anti-corruption training after three guards have affairs with inmates

The Prison Service said it will not hesitate to punish those who break the rules

Irish Mirror

The number of Irish prisoners getting temporary release for Christmas is set to double - with 129 getting out for "a few hours" or "up to seven nights"

The Prison Service said: “The overriding concern when considering the applications is the safety of the public"

The Independent UK

Palestinians call for strike after prisoner dies of cancer

Palestinian factions are calling for a general strike in the occupied West Bank and urging Palestinians to confront Israeli troops after a Palestinian prisoner died of lung cancer

Asharq Al-Awsat

Palestinians Call For Strike After Prisoner Dies of Cancer

Palestinian factions called for a general strike in the occupied West Bank and urged Palestinians to confront Israeli troops on Tuesday after a Palestinian prisoner died of lung cancer. Nasser Abu Hamid, 50, a former leader of the Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade, the armed wing of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s…

Daily Mirror

Stephen Lawrence killer caught with mobile phone in prison cell for second time

Stephen Lawrence's racist killer was found to be illegally possessing a phone while in HMP Dartmoor, as fears are growing that corrupt prison staff member supplied David Norris with the device

Evening Standard

Police investigation after Stephen Lawrence killer accused of using phone in prison cell

A Prison Service spokesman said: ‘We can confirm this matter has been referred to the police for investigation.’

The Independent UK

Stephen Lawrence killer referred to police after ‘taking selfies from cell’

David Norris was given a life sentence in 2012.

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