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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Chaos in Iranian prisons โ€“ prisoners are not getting food

The situation in Iranian prisons has become critical, with reports indicating a lack of food and basic necessities for prisoners, particularly in Tehran's infamous Evin Prison.

Mar 1 โ€ข 21:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ian Huntley 'refuses prison food' over poisoning fears and 'living on diet of Wotsits'

Ian Huntley has been refusing prison food out of fear of poisoning by fellow inmates, leading to his reliance on a diet of Wotsits following a recent serious attack.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Detainees are fighting: who demands more food in prison, who wants to use a computer

Several incidents related to aggressive behavior among detainees and the discovery of prohibited items were reported in Estonian prisons last week.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Commission visits the modules of the Litoral Penitentiary: relatives of inmates hold a vigil outside

A commission visited the Litoral Penitentiary to assess health and food protocols, while relatives of inmates protested outside for their rights.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Sausages were made in the midst of mold and mouse droppings in Ylivieska โ€“ the entrepreneur received a sentence

A meat entrepreneur from Ylivieska has been sentenced to a five-month suspended prison term for endangering public health by producing sausages and other meat products in unsanitary conditions.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ghislaine Maxwell's 'enjoyable' jail food adds to cushy life in 'Camp Cupcake' prison

Ghislaine Maxwellโ€™s stay at the minimum-security 'Camp Cupcake' has raised concerns over her preferential treatment, highlighted by the quality of her meals and other luxuries.

Feb 10 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

Elderly People in Japan Commit Minor Crimes for Shelter

In Japan, there is an increasing number of elderly individuals committing petty crimes to secure shelter, food, and medical care in prisons, with 13.5% of inmates being over the age of 65 as of 2024.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Prison officer jailed after shock discovery of huge stash she hid in dishwasher

Julia Watson, a 61-year-old prison officer, was sentenced to prison for smuggling over ยฃ100,000 worth of drugs, including cannabis and ketamine, into HMP Garth in Lancashire, hidden inside food tins within a dishwasher.

Feb 6 โ€ข 01:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

Prisons as Residences for Low-Income Elderly in Japan

In Japan, a country with one of the highest life expectancies, 13% of inmates are elderly, many of whom commit minor crimes to secure shelter and food while in prison, leading to prisons adapting to better serve this age group and prioritize social reintegration.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

FF.A.A. assures that operational conditions are maintained for personnel assigned to the Encounter prison

The Armed Forces have confirmed that adequate operational conditions are maintained for personnel assigned to the Encounter prison, providing them with housing, food, water, and medical care under established protocols.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Fergie's 'lunch with Epstein, Beatrice and Eugenie - gushing emails, fancy food and rage'

Newly released emails reveal that Sarah Ferguson visited Jeffrey Epstein shortly after his release from prison, with her daughters Beatrice and Eugenie accompanying her.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Hunger striker on day 64 shares heart-wrenching update as risk of death is 'imminent'

Kamran Ahmed, a 28-year-old hunger striker for Palestine, is on day 64 without food and expresses a poignant update about his deteriorating condition from HMP Pentonville, stating he is 'mentally motivated but physically shattered.'

Jan 13 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

UK hunger striker 'dying in cell' after 66 days without food is 'terrified' as visitors blocked

Heba Muraisi, a 31-year-old hunger striker for Palestine, is reportedly on the brink of death after 66 days without food at HMP New Hall in Yorkshire, with concerns for her condition as visitors are being blocked from seeing her.

Jan 7 โ€ข 13:50 UTC

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