Prison chiefs summoned over wrongful releases crisis
England's prison chiefs face emergency talks with ministers following a shocking series of wrongful inmate releases, exposing critical failures in the justice system's safeguards.
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Wandsworth Prison inmates freed in surname mix-up error
Two prisoners were accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth due to an administrative error involving similar surnames, sparking urgent reviews of prison procedures.
Prison Service in Crisis as Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking prison release errors while Elon Musk dominates word of the year lists. A look at the stories shaping Britain today.
Police Chiefs Warn Prison Reforms May Trigger Crime Surge
Senior police leaders warn that government sentencing reforms and prison overcrowding may lead to dangerous criminals avoiding jail, putting public safety at risk.
Child killer found dead in prison cell
A convicted murderer serving a life sentence for the brutal killing of a toddler has been discovered dead in his prison cell at HMP Wakefield, sparking multiple investigations into the circumstances.
Prison officer in sex and cards scandal with inmate
A female prison officer stands accused of performing oral sex on an inmate and sending him romantic cards in a shocking breach of professional boundaries at HMP Bedford.
Wealthy London borough has highest prison rate
Exclusive analysis reveals how London's wealthiest borough has become the capital's most troubling prison pipeline, with residents 70% more likely to be incarcerated than the national average.
Coronation Street Prison Violence Erupts in Dramatic Plot
Explosive new Coronation Street storyline sees prison violence escalate as a jailed character faces terrifying new dangers behind bars. Get the full dramatic details.
California's Prop 50: Prison Reform Explained
Discover how California's groundbreaking Proposition 50 could transform prison sentences and reshape the state's approach to criminal justice in 2025.
Police hunt prisoners wrongly freed from London jail
A major manhunt is underway in London after two inmates considered 'potentially dangerous' were accidentally freed from Wandsworth Prison, sparking urgent public warnings.
Prison release fiasco sparks political crisis
A major political crisis erupts as the prison early release scheme descends into chaos, with dangerous offenders mistakenly freed and ministers accused of catastrophic failures.
Prison Crisis: Second Inmate Wrongly Freed
England's prison system faces scrutiny after a second dangerous inmate is mistakenly released, exposing critical failures in security protocols and inmate management.
Southport Killer's Father: 'I'm Sorry I Failed'
The father of the Southport attacker has publicly apologised for failing to address his son's violent behaviour before the tragic mass stabbing that shocked the nation.
UK bans strangulation in pornography
In a groundbreaking move, the UK government has outlawed the depiction of strangulation in commercial pornography. Leading anti-trafficking campaigner Dr Charlotte Proudman hails the decision as a crucial step towards protecting women from extreme violenc
Second HMP Wandsworth escape sparks police hunt
HMP Wandsworth faces serious scrutiny after two prisoners escape within weeks, raising urgent questions about security failures at the troubled London prison.
Forest owner Marinakis on trial in Greece over violence
Greek shipping magnate and football club owner Evangelos Marinakis stands trial alongside 142 fans over alleged sports-related violence in landmark case shaking European football.
Helen Garner's Prize-Winning Diaries Explore Female Violence
Australian literary icon Helen Garner discusses her Baillie Gifford Prize-winning diaries, exploring female violence, truth-telling, and the raw honesty that defines her work.
Foreign prisoner mistakenly freed from Wandsworth Prison
A major security breach at HMP Wandsworth sees a foreign national prisoner accidentally freed during a routine prisoner transfer, sparking urgent police manhunt and government investigation.
Prison manhunt after Wandsworth jail release blunder
A nationwide search is underway after a 'high-risk' prisoner was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth, sparking urgent police action and government concern.
Dangerous prisoner escapes from London hospital
Metropolitan Police launch urgent manhunt for Mohammed Awwal, 21, who escaped from St Thomas' Hospital while handcuffed to officer. Public warned not to approach.
Disabled prisoner restrained with spit hood in NT custody
Shocking video evidence emerges at inquest showing guards restraining a disabled Indigenous man with a spit hood, raising serious questions about treatment in NT correctional facilities.
British drug mule Bella Culley returns to UK
Bella Culley, the British woman jailed for cocaine smuggling in Peru, has returned to the UK following her early prison release. Discover her emotional homecoming and the dramatic story behind her arrest.
Sudan: Genocide Unfolding in Darfur, Government Warns
Sudanese government issues desperate plea for international intervention as ethnic violence escalates in Darfur, with reports of mass killings and systematic attacks against civilians.
Court: Teen removed from UK gangs can stay in Ghana
A High Court ruling has determined that a London teenager sent to Ghana to escape gang exploitation can remain there temporarily, in a landmark case about child protection versus parental rights.
Teen, 15, stabbed in head in North London attack
A 15-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital with critical head injuries following a violent stabbing in Muswell Hill, North London, as police launch urgent manhunt for suspects.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
A shocking investigation reveals prisoners in Victoria are completing their entire jail terms in police cells, sparking human rights concerns and calls for urgent prison reform.
TV's dangerous glamour: Strangulation scenes bypass UK regulators
Exclusive investigation reveals UK television continues to normalise strangulation despite porn regulations, raising concerns about violence against women.
Missing Native Woman Case Exposes Systemic Police Failures
The disappearance of Leanne Hausberg exposes the alarming crisis of missing and murdered Native American women as families confront police indifference and systemic failures.
How fear is poisoning British politics
An alarming culture of intimidation is spreading through British politics, with public servants and MPs facing unprecedented threats that threaten the very foundations of our democracy.
Mass murderer George Banks dies in prison aged 81
George Banks, one of America's most infamous mass murderers responsible for the 1982 Pennsylvania shooting rampage that claimed 13 lives, has died in prison aged 81 after spending over 40 years on death row.
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