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A Czech court has approved the termination of psychiatric treatment for Jaromír Balda, who was sentenced to four years in prison in 2019 for a terrorist attack on a railway.

Ian Huntley, a notorious child killer, is in critical condition after a prison ambush, drawing renewed attention to his past treatment of his daughter.

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.

John Alexander Cripps was sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing a 13-year-old babysitter, raising concerns about the justice system's treatment of Indigenous victims in Nova Scotia.

A former patient expelled from a rehabilitation facility has faced sexual assault and neglect during his months in prison due to a lack of proper treatment options.

Photographer Pablo Grillo, injured during a protest, holds Senator Patricia Bullrich responsible for his suffering as he awaits further treatment.

Iran has transferred Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to a prison in the north of the country amid concerns for her health and calls for her humane treatment.

Hamas has condemned the Israeli treatment of Palestinian prisoners at Ofer Prison as a new war crime and called for international intervention.

Comedian-actor Rajpal Yadav is serving his sentence in Tihar Jail, where questions arose regarding his treatment, which reports suggest is not special despite his celebrity status.

Nine police officers face suspended prison sentences for the violent treatment of protesters in a Burger King during a Yellow Vests demonstration in 2018.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan may face permanent blindness due to severe eye disease exacerbated by inadequate prison medical care, according to revelations in court, stirring public concern over his treatment.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has condemned Iran for its severe mistreatment of Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, highlighting her inhumane treatment while imprisoned.

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

Ghislaine Maxwell’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.

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit reportedly do not receive special treatment during their visits to their son, Marius Borg Høiby, in prison according to prison authorities.

The treatment of Mette-Marita and Haakon during their visits to Marius in prison raises questions about potential special treatment due to their royal status in Norway.

Juan Pablo Guanipa, a Venezuelan opposition leader, was released from prison after eight months of detention by intelligence services, raising concerns over the treatment of political prisoners in Venezuela.

Crown Prince Haakon visited Oslo prison to ensure that his son, Marius Borg Høiby, does not receive special treatment during his incarceration.

A 40-year-old inmate was found dead in the Women's Prison of Sergipe, with reports indicating she had heart problems and was undergoing treatment for drug trafficking charges.

At an event dedicated to released American-Israeli hostages, Melania Trump was questioned about Ghislaine Maxwell's special treatment in prison, including her ability to play with a puppy.

A young man, accused of multiple sexual offenses, concealed his face during the court's preliminary hearing and expressed a desire for professional treatment for his behavior.

The European Court of Human Rights condemned Russia over the handling of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died under suspicious circumstances in a northern prison in 2024 after serving a sentence widely seen as politically motivated.

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Russia's treatment of opposition leader Alexei Navalny during his 2021 arrest was inhumane, contributing to his suffering before his death in an Arctic prison in 2024.

The European Court ruled against Russia following the mysterious circumstances surrounding A. Navalny's death in an Arctic prison, where he was serving a 19-year sentence widely seen as retribution for opposing President Vladimir Putin.

Taher Amini, a 45-year-old Afghan asylum seeker convicted of rape and attempted murder, has been granted permission to leave prison for several hours, raising concerns among right-wing media and social media users in Sweden about his favorable treatment.

A Croatian man has been arrested after selling a fraudulent cancer treatment to a woman whose husband is ill, resulting in charges of fraud.

A man from Kidderminster, Luke Davis, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for infecting a woman with HIV after failing to inform her of his condition and stopping his treatment.

Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò spoke positively about their treatment after being released from prison in Caracas, expressing surprise at their liberation and gratitude to the ambassador for the efforts made to secure their release.

The Guantánamo Bay detention facility marks its 25th anniversary amidst ongoing debates about its future and the treatment of detainees.

Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara was detained by ICE for 112 days while reporting on an anti-Trump protest, raising concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the US.

The Oveng Azem prison in Equatorial Guinea, inaugurated in 2018 with promises of better treatment for inmates, has tragically become a site of torture, disappearances, and human rights violations.

A British grandfather has been released from a Dubai prison after four years of alleged torture and inhumane treatment, just in time for the Christmas holiday with his family.