A powerful new gig-theatre piece, 'A Giant on the Bridge', uses songs co-written by ex-prisoners to explore the complex reality of life after incarceration. Premiering in 2024, it tours Scotland next month.
Former prison officers and inmates warn that violence and recidivism will continue until UK prisons are properly staffed and offer purposeful daily activity. Read their urgent calls for reform.
Young Yemeni men, promised thousands of dollars and Russian citizenship, are being recruited to fight in Ukraine. Many have died or are now prisoners of war, their families left in the dark.
Venezuela pledges to release a significant number of Venezuelan and foreign detainees. Human rights groups urge verification as Spain confirms five nationals freed. Read the latest.
Kieran Cameron, 43, is unlawfully at large after going missing from HMP Thorn Cross in Warrington. Police warn the public not to approach him. Call 999 if seen.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty in New York, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'. Donald Trump reacts to the 'extraordinary' hearing. Follow the latest updates.
Sky News correspondent describes the dramatic New York court appearance of captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, from shackles to a shocking confrontation. Read the full account.
Iain Macpherson, freed after 22 years for murder, reveals the impossible struggle to reintegrate, facing homelessness and unemployment. His story exposes the lifelong stigma of a criminal record.
A former top aide to Keir Starmer claims efforts to free British political prisoner Alaa Abd el-Fattah became a distraction from core priorities. Read the full analysis.
Douglas Baldwin, a 100-year-old WW2 veteran captured in Normandy and held as a POW, has died in Luton. A 'family man' remembered for his warmth and spirit.
Police are searching for Mahad Elmi, 27, who left HMP Springhill between Christmas and Boxing Day. He has links to South West London. Public urged not to approach.
Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of intense border fighting. The deal includes a halt to military movements and the release of prisoners. Read the latest developments.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah reunites with family in UK after release from Egyptian prison. Read the full story of his journey and the political campaign for his freedom.
Venezuela's government has released 20 political prisoners, including prominent activists, in a significant move ahead of the 2025 presidential election. Read the full story on this major diplomatic development.
An Ombudsman report reveals systemic healthcare failures at HMP Wormwood Scrubs after the death of Mehrban Hussain, who contracted Covid and died of pneumonia. The prison has accepted all recommendations.
Hayden William Davies, a former British soldier captured fighting for Ukraine, has been sentenced to 13 years in a Russian penal colony. Read the full story and the UK's response.
The sons of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan reveal his 'awful' prison conditions, including solitary confinement and psychological torture. They fear they may never see him again.
Exclusive: Imran Khan's sons tell Sky News the former Pakistan PM faces 'psychological torture' in solitary confinement. They fear for his life as conditions deteriorate.
A probation officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct for an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at HMP Belmarsh. She will be sentenced in February. Read the full details.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe recounts her six-year detention in Iran in a powerful BBC Two documentary, 'Prisoner 951: The Hostages' Story'. Discover her shocking experience and the wider political context.
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 further mistaken prisoner releases in England and Wales since November, with two still at large. He insists the trend is downwards.
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 more prisoners were mistakenly released in a month, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system failure.
Justice Secretary David Lammy admits 12 further erroneous prisoner releases since November, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system fiasco.
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals two prisoners mistakenly freed remain at large, as 91 erroneous releases occurred between April and October. Follow for latest UK justice news.
A prisoner at HMP Wandsworth posted a video of a smuggled Chicken Cottage meal on TikTok, triggering a new investigation into security failures at the scandal-hit jail. Read the latest.
All four episodes of BBC's powerful drama Prisoner 951, based on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's harrowing imprisonment in Iran, are now streaming on iPlayer. Critics hail it as a must-see.
The Guardian newspaper has published corrections regarding Ronni Ancona's education, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's role in Prisoner 951, and Chris Foggin's film release date. Read the full corrections details.
BBC drama Prisoner 951 exposes Britain's handling of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's six-year Iranian ordeal. Watch now on iPlayer for this powerful true story.
High Court finds UK ministers breached human rights law by segregating a prisoner with known mental health issues for over four months. Read the full ruling details.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah prevented from boarding UK flight despite valid visa. Family raises alarm about his deteriorating health and safety in Egypt.