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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Most Dangerous Narcissist is Like This: 'Revelation is Only a Matter of Time'

The article discusses traits of narcissistic inmates and insights from a forensic psychologist on their behavior and impacts.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Temporary Release: 3,000 inmates expected to return to prisons in the region this Monday (23)

Over 3,000 inmates in the Vale do Paraíba region of Brazil are required to return to prison today after their first temporary leave of 2026.

Mar 22 • 22:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court removes director and 11 agents over torture allegations involving drowning, beatings, and use of pliers against inmates in prison

A Brazilian court has suspended a prison director and 11 prison officers amid allegations of systematic torture against inmates at a detention facility.

Mar 22 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Five ETA members enter prisons with the support of the Basque Government to 'integrate' prisoners

Five former ETA members have been granted access to Basque prisons to assist in the social integration of inmates as part of a government initiative.

Mar 22 • 01:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Temporary release benefits more than 7,700 inmates in the interior of SP before Easter

A temporary release program in São Paulo benefits over 7,700 inmates ahead of the Easter holiday, allowing them supervised leave from prison.

Mar 21 • 20:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rose West's prison inmates complain they are getting fat on a diet of chips, pies and pizza

Inmates at HMP New Hall, where serial killer Rose West is incarcerated, are expressing dissatisfaction with their diet, claiming it is too carb-heavy and leading to weight gain.

Mar 21 • 16:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Project welcomes inmates without family on 'temporary release' day in the interior of SP

The project supports inmates without family connections as they temporarily leave prison, providing assistance during their reintegration into society.

Mar 21 • 16:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani ignites social media outrage after photo-op at notorious NYC jail: 'F---ing ridiculous'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash after he visited Rikers Island during Ramadan to break his fast with Muslim inmates, calling it a meaningful experience.

Mar 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Ombudsman Received Over 3,000 Requests Last Year Regarding Bureaucracy or Abuse

The Lithuanian Ombudsman reported receiving over 3,000 complaints in 2022, primarily from inmates about poor living conditions and inadequate handling of their grievances.

Mar 21 • 12:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG, states pardon over 8,300 inmates

The Nigerian government and various states have pardoned or reduced sentences for over 8,300 inmates between January 2022 and March 2026 as part of efforts to alleviate overcrowding in correctional facilities.

Mar 21 • 00:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Easter Leave': 200 inmates leave prisons in Campos and Itaperuna

During Easter, 200 inmates were granted temporary leave from prisons in Campos and Itaperuna, sparking concerns over non-return rates in previous years.

Mar 20 • 23:18 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Inmates at Hall Prison are Paid to Play Video Games

Inmates at Hall Prison in Sweden can now earn money by participating in video gaming activities as part of their rehabilitation efforts.

Mar 20 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Letters from prison in Gran Canaria: a literary workshop for inmates to 'become another person the day after'

Inmates at Gran Canaria's El Salto del Negro prison engage in a unique literary workshop aiming to help them transform their lives post-release.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Russia is actively recruiting women from Central Asia for the war against Ukraine, including those in prison

Russia is reportedly recruiting thousands of individuals, including women and inmates from Central Asia, to fight in its war against Ukraine.

Mar 19 • 22:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano governor donates food items to 13 custodial centres

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has provided food items to inmates in 13 custodial centres to help them celebrate Eid-el-Fitr.

Mar 19 • 19:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Diving into the high-security area of Condé-sur-Sarthe where the most dangerous criminals in France are isolated

The article explores the high-security facility in Condé-sur-Sarthe that houses France's most dangerous criminals, detailing the conditions and experiences of inmates.

Mar 19 • 19:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Akwa Ibom CJ frees 37 inmates

The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State released 37 inmates from various custodial centres during a routine inspection, emphasizing the unconstitutionality of prolonged detention without trial.

Mar 19 • 13:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid al-Fitr: Jigawa governor pardons 12 inmates

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has pardoned 12 inmates as a gesture of compassion for Eid al-Fitr.

Mar 19 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The brothers accused of the death of Francisca Cadenas transferred to an isolation module for fear of attacks

Two brothers accused of violently murdering their neighbor, Francisca Cadenas, have been moved to isolation in prison due to fears of retaliation from other inmates.

Mar 18 • 16:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Three Andalusian prisons lead the statistics of phones intercepted from inmates: Málaga, Almería, and Albolote

Three prisons in Andalusia are the leaders in the interception of mobile phones from inmates, highlighting significant security issues and the illicit trade within these facilities.

Mar 18 • 13:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Killer mum Constance Marten mocked by fellow inmates as she lands prison job

Constance Marten, a convicted manslaughterer, has started a job in prison where she faces mockery from fellow inmates.

Mar 17 • 20:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Inmate who escaped using bedsheet rope is captured in MA; the other two are still at large

An inmate who escaped from a prison in Maranhão using a makeshift rope made from bedsheets has been recaptured, while two other escapees remain on the run.

Mar 17 • 15:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP launches operation to investigate police suspected of facilitating the escape of 23 prisoners in Manaus

The Public Ministry of Amazonas has initiated Operation Sentinela to investigate military police suspected of aiding the escape of 23 inmates from a police prison in Manaus.

Mar 17 • 12:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Even with law that suspended 'saidinha', more than 3,000 inmates leave prisons in Vale; understand why

Over 3,000 inmates in the Vale do Paraíba region will begin their first temporary leave of 2026, despite a law designed to restrict such releases.

Mar 17 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders the government of MG to create a intervention plan for Ceresp Gameleira; 4 inmates died in less than a month at the site

A court in Minas Gerais has mandated the state government to develop an intervention plan for Ceresp Gameleira following the deaths of four inmates within a month.

Mar 16 • 22:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Two inmates mysteriously die in Alytus prison - silence from the Lithuanian prison service

The Lithuanian prison service acknowledges the deaths of two inmates but remains silent on details due to ongoing investigations.

Mar 16 • 17:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Another inmate is found dead in a prison in MG; there are already five cases in less than a month

Five inmates have died in prison facilities in and around Belo Horizonte in the past month, with the latest incident occurring at the Antônio Dutra Ladeira Prison.

Mar 16 • 13:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Attempts to Deliver Prohibited Substances and Items to Prisoners Revealed in Several Prisons

In several Latvian prisons, authorities have detected attempts to smuggle prohibited substances and items to inmates over the past week.

Mar 16 • 12:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland's only closed women's prison is overcrowded – immediate help is being transported from nearly 500 kilometers away

Finland's only closed women's prison in Hämeenlinna has exceeded its capacity, prompting authorities to seek additional facilities for inmates.

Mar 16 • 11:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lindemberg, Delgatti, and 3,000 inmates will leave prisons in the region this week for temporary leave

Over 3,000 inmates from the Vale do Paraíba region are set to benefit from the first temporary leave of 2026, including notable figures such as Lindemberg Alves and Walter Delgatti.

Mar 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Korydallos Prison: Two inmates dead – Investigation into the circumstances of their deaths

An investigation is underway into the deaths of two inmates at Korydallos Prison in Greece, who were participating in a drug rehabilitation program.

Mar 14 • 19:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Scandal-hit jails hit by £6m fine amid rise in prison staff having sex with inmates

Thirteen privately-run prisons in the UK were fined a total of £6 million due to increased incidents of female staff engaging in sexual relations with inmates.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After Mendonça's decision, Federal Justice wants to make monitoring of conversations in federal prisons mandatory

The Federal Justice is seeking to mandate electronic monitoring of conversations between inmates and their lawyers in federal prisons following a controversial Supreme Court ruling.

Mar 14 • 17:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Alikarnassos Prison: Improvised Skewer Found in Cell

A 41-year-old foreign inmate in Alikarnassos Prison, Crete, faces charges after a homemade weapon was discovered during a police operation.

Mar 14 • 16:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ian Huntley's death means there's a new No 1 target in HMP Frankland

The death of Ian Huntley in HMP Frankland raises concerns among other high-profile inmates about their safety and potential targeting by other prisoners.

Mar 14 • 10:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The escape from Puerto Vallarta prison: explosives, runovers, and 17 inmates still at large

The Puerto Vallarta prison escape involved coordinated attacks by the Jalisco Cartel, resulting in the escape of 23 inmates and the death of a guard amidst violent reprisals against law enforcement.

Mar 14 • 04:40 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

A society that thinks like this also needs rehabilitation

The article discusses the need for reforms in Iceland's prison system, emphasizing the introduction of smaller, community-based housing units for inmates.

Mar 13 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Governors warn of increasing violence of 'nothing-to-lose' inmates attacking notorious prisoners

Prison governors in the UK report a rise in violence against high-profile inmates by other prisoners who face long sentences and have 'nothing to lose'.

Mar 13 • 15:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Bill Allows Inmates to Have Telematic Visits in the Country's Prisons

A new bill in Ecuador proposes allowing inmates to receive telematic visits to enhance communication while ensuring security measures are in place.

Mar 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Officials seized packages containing phones intended for inmates in Pravieniškės prison

In Pravieniškės prison, officials found packages with mobile phones and SIM cards designated for inmates, prompting an investigation.

Mar 13 • 08:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Cuba to release prisoners after pope brokers deal

The Cuban government is set to release 51 inmates following negotiations facilitated by Pope Leo at the Vatican.

Mar 13 • 03:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Additional Space for 180 Prisoners is being Rapidly Built in Finnish Prisons

New cell blocks are being constructed in Helsinki and Kylmäkoski prisons to accommodate 180 additional inmates due to space shortages.

Mar 12 • 11:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Chancellor of Justice's Inspections Showed a Relaxation of Prison Conditions

Inspections by the Chancellor of Justice revealed improved conditions in Estonian open prisons, aiming to facilitate reintegration into society for inmates.

Mar 12 • 10:17 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Historic Edmonton prison switching from men to women as Canada’s female inmate population doubles

Canada's Grierson Institution in Edmonton is converting from a male to a female prison to accommodate a rising female inmate population, despite concerns about the cost and logistics of the renovation.

Mar 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Overcrowded and Violent, Journey Inside the Casal del Marmo Juvenile Prison Among Degradation and Escapes

The report highlights alarming conditions within the Casal del Marmo juvenile prison, including violence, overcrowding, and a troubling number of suicide attempts by inmates.

Mar 12 • 07:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ex-inmate claims ‘nasty’ Ghislaine Maxwell was ‘entitled’ and ‘hated’ in prison

An ex-inmate describes Ghislaine Maxwell as a 'nasty' individual who was disliked by both inmates and staff during her time in prison.

Mar 11 • 19:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Such women are often at the top of the prison hierarchy – They differ from male prisoners in one clear way

The article discusses how certain women prisoners can ascend to the top of the hierarchy among female inmates, highlighting distinct behavioral differences from male prisoners.

Mar 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Former Don Dale inmates appeal compensation for tear gas incident

Former inmates of the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre are appealing to the High Court regarding compensation awarded for being sprayed with tear gas in 2014.

Mar 10 • 19:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Bouches-du-Rhône: five drone operators apprehended near the prisons of Aix-Luynes and Baumettes

Five drone operators, including three minors, were arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs and mobile phones to inmates at the Aix-Luynes and Baumettes prisons in Bouches-du-Rhône.

Mar 10 • 15:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Acre has over 65% approval in Encceja for people deprived of liberty, says Iapen

In Acre, Brazil, approximately 65.42% of inmates who took the Encceja exam have obtained certification for fundamental or secondary education.

Mar 10 • 11:00 UTC

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