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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Former ETA chief Soledad Iparraguirre, 'Anboto', will be released from prison Monday to Friday

The Basque Government has granted former ETA leader Soledad Iparraguirre a semi-freedom arrangement allowing her to leave prison on weekdays under specific conditions.

Mar 21 • 11:36 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Ragna Takes Over Prison Affairs

Ragna is appointed to oversee prison affairs in Iceland.

Mar 20 • 11:44 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
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Damning audit finds NSW prison programs have ‘little to no impact’ on reoffending rates for Indigenous people

An audit reveals that prison programs in New South Wales are failing to reduce reoffending rates among Indigenous individuals, highlighting systemic issues in support services post-release.

Mar 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prisoners will have to work to meet their needs: this is what the law strengthens the penitentiary system proposes

The Ecuadorian National Assembly approved a law mandating work for prisoners to sustain their needs, aiming to reform the penitentiary system.

Mar 17 • 20:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Law to Strengthen the Prison System Approved in the National Assembly with 84 Votes

Ecuador's National Assembly has approved a new law aimed at strengthening the prison system with a significant majority.

Mar 17 • 19:13 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Colonel Fausto Cobo: 'The presence of passive military and police in prisons is favorable, but the problem is deep-rooted'

A new legislative proposal in Ecuador aims to reform the penitentiary system by allowing passive military and police personnel to participate in prison security duties, sparking mixed responses from various political factions.

Mar 16 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Green shoots’ in drive to cut number of women in England and Wales prisons

The article discusses the challenges faced by women in prisons in England and Wales, highlighted through the story of a woman named Pat who experienced significant hardships due to her imprisonment.

Mar 16 • 12:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

MPs discuss prison issues and national referendum

Icelandic MPs are engaging in discussions regarding prison reform and the potential for a national referendum.

Mar 16 • 08:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

“Incomprehensible Idea” – MOT Investigates: Prison Guard Reforms Face Major Opposition

The reform of prison guard training in Finland aimed at addressing guard shortages and rising inmate numbers is facing significant criticism from within the corrections community.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Legislative Assembly to debate the bill to strengthen the prison system on March 17

On March 17, Ecuador's National Assembly will discuss a bill aimed at reforming and strengthening the country's prison system.

Mar 15 • 19:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

‘Reminders of Him’ director says prison doesn’t define a person’s worth

The director of 'Reminders of Him' discusses the film's themes of redemption and the understanding that a person's worth is not defined by their mistakes or time in prison.

Mar 15 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

A nightmare, 3 months in prison then archived. My fault? I looked like the robber

Luciano Di Marco recounts his harrowing experience of being wrongfully imprisoned for three months due to a mistaken identity in a robbery case.

Mar 14 • 11:00 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
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Funeral of an influential figure, conflict over a Business Council report, and warm-up for Laufey Lín

The article discusses the funeral of former Prime Minister Davíð Oddsson, a recent report highlighting long wait times for healthcare, and a focus on discussions about prison housing solutions.

Mar 13 • 18:13 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Gallery of Errors: From Prison for 'Resemblance' to Phantom Bribes

The event hosted by Fratelli d'Italia at Teatro Parenti in Milan highlighted numerous cases of judicial mistakes that have ruined lives and families, illustrating the need for reform in the justice system.

Mar 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Report ready for a project that reorganizes prison security with the support of retired police and military personnel

A comprehensive report on a legislative proposal to enhance prison security in Ecuador has been approved, aiming to increase control and discipline within the country’s penitentiaries.

Mar 12 • 22:35 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
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Forbidden Recordings Paint an Image That is Deeply Shocking to Observe

An Oscar-nominated documentary reveals the deeply flawed and inhumane prison system in Alabama, which prioritizes incarceration over rehabilitation.

Mar 10 • 09:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Hacker Delgatti, imprisoned in the 'celebrity prison' of Tremembé, has first temporary leave authorized

Hacker Walter Delgatti Neto has been granted his first temporary leave from prison, with conditions for electronic monitoring.

Mar 9 • 20:37 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Sierra Leone women prisoners win freedom through football-based reform project

Four women prisoners in Sierra Leone have been released as part of a football-based reform project aimed at empowering women and reforming the correctional system.

Mar 9 • 14:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

“Sentient Beings”: A new law for animal protection and welfare with prison sentences and million-dollar fines is being promoted

A new initiative in Argentina seeks to modernize animal protection laws with significant penalties for violations while also considering agricultural practices.

Mar 5 • 20:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Lawyers' Panel of 'Rzeczpospolita': Article 212 of the Penal Code should remain, but without prison sentences

A legal panel has recommended retaining Article 212 of the Penal Code in Poland, proposing it should not impose prison sentences.

Mar 5 • 03:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Jacques Mwepu does not want children in Kumla: It would be cowardly not to say what I think

Jacques Mwepu, the director of Kumla Prison, expresses his strong opposition to housing children in the facility while emphasizing his commitment to managing the child division.

Mar 4 • 17:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorizes the Federal Police to transfer Vorcaro and other prisoners to state penitentiaries

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Federal Supreme Court has authorized the Federal Police to transfer banker Daniel Vorcaro and other detainees from Operation Compliance Zero to state prison facilities due to inadequate conditions at police custody units.

Mar 4 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice orders the transfer of 28 prisoners and prohibits new entries in overcrowded jail in MT

A court in Mato Grosso has ordered the immediate transfer of 28 prisoners from an overcrowded jail and imposed a temporary ban on new arrivals until the situation is resolved.

Mar 3 • 15:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government is aiming for the labor regime of prisoners and seeks to stop the payment of bonuses and vacations

The Argentine government is reforming labor regulations affecting prisoners to avoid mandatory payments of bonuses and vacation days.

Mar 2 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seap transfers more than 130 inmates from Santarém to Vitória do Xingu

The transfer of over 130 inmates from Santarém to Vitória do Xingu marks an effort by Brazilian authorities to reorganize the prison system in Pará.

Mar 2 • 11:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

A 'Lie' of a 5-Year-Old Son, Father Spent 23 Years in Jail... Accused of 4 Murders

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court acquitted a man who spent 23 years in prison for allegedly murdering his wife and three children, after determining that the prosecution failed to prove its case against him.

Feb 27 • 05:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The government proposes significant changes to prison sentences

The Finnish government has proposed the introduction of preventive detention for dangerous offenders and reforms to the release process for life sentence prisoners.

Feb 26 • 19:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 South of Minas on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes and mandated them to pay R$ 7 million in reparations to the victims' families.

Feb 25 • 22:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

It's Not the End of the World: How Our Religion Instructs Us to Deal with Prisoners?

The article discusses the Islamic perspective on prison rehabilitation and the compassionate treatment of prisoners, highlighting the case of a Jordanian man imprisoned in place of a debtor.

Feb 25 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Professor Elaine Pimentel transforms research into changes in the prison system of Alagoas

Elaine Pimentel has significantly impacted the prison system in Alagoas through her academic research over nearly three decades.

Feb 24 • 19:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Condition Instead of Prison. The Government's Amendment Has Already Helped People Close to Fico

A government amendment in Czechia has led to the release of individuals connected to former Prime Minister Robert Fico, sparking discussions about justice reform.

Feb 24 • 15:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

The court acquitted three supervisors accused of assaulting a prisoner in Rýnovice

A court in Czechia has acquitted three prison guards accused of assaulting an inmate at the Rýnovice facility.

Feb 24 • 15:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul signed a historic law to improve safety and accountability in prisons

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a significant law aimed at enhancing safety and accountability in the state's prison system following public outrage over inmate deaths.

Feb 23 • 20:01 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Judge to decide if trans inmate serving time for sexual assaults against women will be moved to female prison

A Canadian judge is set to make a decision regarding the transfer of transgender inmate Amanda Cooper, who is serving time for violent sexual assaults, from a men's prison to a women's facility.

Feb 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ilaria Salis again against prisons: "They are like metastases". Then she attacks the government

Ilaria Salis criticized the prison system, describing it as a malignant entity, while addressing a gathering in Como focused on prison conditions.

Feb 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Karol Nawrocki's Project. Prison Sentences for Judges and Removal from Office

President Karol Nawrocki has introduced a legislative proposal pertaining to the judiciary amidst ongoing concerns about the state of justice in Poland.

Feb 20 • 11:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE2 of Thursday, February 19, 2026

The article covers various significant news events including legal actions against personnel associated with Gilmar Mendes, international tensions involving Trump and Iran, the release of Andrew from prison, confrontations in Argentina regarding labor reform, a violent incident involving a property manager, and Brazilian wine protection in trade discussions.

Feb 19 • 22:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Eight Prisons Will Receive Minors

The Swedish government plans to initiate a reform allowing minors aged 13-17 to be sentenced to prison, with eight facilities designated to accommodate them starting July.

Feb 19 • 07:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How did Rajpal spend 12 days in Tihar? An appeal to CM Rekha Gupta

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, who was granted bail after 12 days in Tihar Jail for a bounced check case, shares his experiences and appeals to the Delhi CM for leniency towards inmates.

Feb 18 • 04:22 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Lawmakers approve reform to classify and punish sexual harassment and stalking with prison time

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved reforms to the Federal Penal Code to classify and penalize sexual harassment and stalking with prison sentences.

Feb 18 • 02:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Preventive prison is ordered and the protester who made and threw a molotov cocktail at the police during the march for labor reform will remain detained

A protester who threw molotov cocktails at the police during a march against labor reform in Argentina will remain in detention after a judge granted preventive custody.

Feb 17 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government seeks to increase prison sentence for recruiting minors to up to 26 years through a bill; lawyers and assembly members analyze the proposal

Ecuador's government is proposing a legislative reform to increase prison sentences for the recruitment and exploitation of minors to up to 26 years.

Feb 15 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brianna Ghey's twisted killers now with special prison perks despite sick passions

Brianna Ghey's murderers are reportedly receiving special privileges in prison despite the nature of their crime, which has raised concerns over the justice system's handling of their case.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[News Dive] Breaking! Lee Sang-min sentenced to 7 years in prison

Lee Sang-min has been sentenced to 7 years in prison during the first trial.

Feb 12 • 06:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bullrich responded to Mayans over a controversial phrase and his criticisms of Milei: "The only one in prison is former President Cristina Kirchner"

Patricia Bullrich defended Javier Milei during a parliamentary debate by responding to Senator José Mayans' controversial statement linking a labor reform project to a quote from a Nazi concentration camp.

Feb 12 • 03:55 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ramaphosa launches Nelson Mandela Rules Academy at prison

President Cyril Ramaphosa inaugurated the Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy in South Africa, dedicated to promoting humane treatment of prisoners.

Feb 11 • 19:58 UTC

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