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Family of prison officer killed by IRA receives state apology

Brian Stack was crossing a street in Dublin in 1983 when he was shot in the back of the neck and died 18 months later.

Costa Rica opens mega-prison as Bukele model embraced across Latin America

President Laura Fernandez says mega-prison is part of 'tough-on-crime model' embraced by her government.

Indonesian VIP prison scandal exposes inequality across Southeast Asia

Luxury accommodation uncovered at an Indonesian prison has reignited concerns about preferential treatment for wealthy convicts across Southeast Asia.

Southeast Asia's VIP prison scandal exposes inequality behind bars

Luxury accommodation uncovered at an Indonesian prison has reignited concerns about preferential treatment for wealthy convicts across Southeast Asia.

Prison 'Games of Hope' olympics in Italy unite inmates and staff

Sport has the power to unite, and overcome barriers... In Rome, inmates and prison officers became athletes for the day, and took part in a sort of mini prison olympics. Organised by the John Paul II foundation for sport, this is the third edition of the “Games of Hope”, over a year after it was held in the men's wing of the prison in 2025. Story by Emily Boyle.

Maradona trial: 4 to 12 years in prison against his medical team

The medical negligence in Diego Maradona's last days of life deserved prison, the prosecution at the trial on his death, claiming on Thursday the sentences of 4 to 12 years against the health care team, guilty of a "chaotic organization" leaving the star in "abandonment situation", delivered "to her fate".

Mexico prison clash in strife-torn Sinaloa state leaves 10 dead

Nine inmates and one visitor killed in Sinaloa prison riot, local authorities say.

Why is Guantanamo prison still open?

Guantanamo Bay opened after the US invasion of Afghanistan. 25 years later, the war is over, but the prison remains open

Tennessee's prison chief resigns after botched execution of murderer Christa Pike

Prison commissioner Frank Strada insisted his team followed protocol, even after two doses of anesthetic failed to kill convicted murderer Christa Pike. He is set to leave his post this month.

Tennessee prison chief who oversaw botched Christa Pike execution resigns

The head of Tennessee's prison system has resigned in the first major shake-up since the stunning failed execution of Christa Pike, who is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, who previously denied Pike clemency, has halted further executions through the rest of the year while a review is conducted.

Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution

Pike's lawyers said the failure "goes far beyond any one person". Pike is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections.

Tories pledge to build 50,000 new prison places

The party says its proposals would stop prisoners being released early and cut crime.

Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme

Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.

Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry

Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.

‘New Stanford Prison Experiment’ Drops Tense First Trailer Ahead of Netflix Release

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for the upcoming unscripted series “The New Stanford Prison Experment.” In the trailer, those participating in the series — both as guards and inmates — are transported to a real prison facility to begin the experiment. The power dynamics and tension quickly shift as the participants settle into their […]

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault

Assault survivor Miriam Haley said the "devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away".

🔴Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex assault

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault After New York Retrial

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006. After an overturned conviction and two subsequent mistrials, the sentencing marks a major endpoint in the New York chapter of the nine-year courtroom saga that ignited the global #MeToo movement. Barring another successful appeal, Weinstein […]

Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost?

The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.