More than 3,000 prisoners from Vale do Paraíba are expected to return to prisons by this Monday (23)
More than 3,000 prisoners from the Vale do Paraíba region are required to return to prison after a temporary release.
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.
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.
39 Palestinian Mothers in the Depths of Prisons: Escalating Violations in Israeli Prisons
A report highlights the plight of 39 Palestinian mothers currently imprisoned in Israel, amidst ongoing violations and calls for their immediate release.
Wayne Couzens 'petrified' as prison attacks rise and offenders disembowel themselves
Wayne Couzens expressed fear amid a rise in violent incidents in UK prisons, with alarming accounts of self-harm and inmate attacks emerging from a prison doctor.
'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.
At least three crimes were orchestrated inside prisons in Bahia in one week
At least three crimes against women were orchestrated inside prisons in Bahia last week, resulting in a teenager's death and two traumatized victims.
The trail of Lafattoria: from suppliers to the State to being part of a supposed money laundering network of over $1.7 billion linked to Los Choneros
Lafattoria, a company that supplied food to Ecuadorian prisons for over a decade, is now implicated in a massive money laundering scheme allegedly connected to Los Choneros.
Secretariat investigates 5 prison officers for suspected irregular entry of cigarettes into prisons in Rio
The correctional agency in Rio is investigating five prison officers suspected of facilitating the illegal entry of cigarettes into correctional facilities.
Seap removes 5 police officers after counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes enter prisons
The Department of Penitentiary Administration (Seap) in Brazil has suspended five officers suspected of facilitating the entry of counterfeit cigarettes into Rio de Janeiro prisons, with indications of an internal mafia involved.
Justice Minister Leena Meri on A-Studio: Rehabilitation in prison depends on oneself
Justice Minister Leena Meri does not see overcrowding in prisons as a significant issue, stating the government has allocated funds for rehabilitation and additional prison spaces.
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.
Russians lie that those avoiding the draft in Ukraine are being sent to secret prisons
A video alleges that individuals in secret prisons in Ukraine suffer severe mistreatment and are coerced into fighting.
Theatre must be performed outside of theatres
The article discusses the immersive experience of watching plays in unconventional venues like prisons and cemeteries, exemplifying a performance about the anarchist Salvador Puig Antich.
The most dangerous people from Sweden are now being moved to Estonia – "No one knows what will happen"
Sweden's most dangerous prisoners are being transferred to Estonia, causing significant controversy and concerns among the local population.
The Actor from Teatro Oficina Takes Gregório de Matos to Book and Prisons of the Country
Ricardo Bittencourt's monologue 'Boca a Boca - Um Solo para Gregório' will be published as a book and he will also conduct theatre workshops in prisons as part of a rehabilitation project.
Trikala Prisons: The soles of shoes concealed drugs
A prisoner attempted to smuggle various narcotics hidden in the soles of sports shoes into the Trikala prison, but was intercepted by prison staff.
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.
UN Concerned About Continued Prison Torture in Venezuela
The UN's human rights chief has expressed alarm over ongoing reports of torture in Venezuelan prisons post-Maduro's removal.
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.
Strengthening of prisons with participation of police and military enters debate and has the votes
A bill to strengthen the penitentiary system in Ecuador is set to be debated by lawmakers, supported by the ruling party and its allies.
‘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.
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.
Officials thwart attempts to smuggle prohibited items into Pravieniškės II and Šiauliai prisons
Lithuanian prison officials intercepted attempts to smuggle mobile phones and possibly drug-laced cigarettes into two prisons.
Prisons Without Privileges
A social media celebrity serving time in an Argentine women's prison celebrates her last birthday behind bars with a vibrant party that gains attention online.
The Head of Golan Intelligence Reveals Secrets of its Fall and His Kidnapping in Assad's Prisons
A Syrian officer reveals details about the fall of the Golan Heights to Israel and his subsequent kidnapping and detention in Assad's prisons for nearly 28 years.
See how prisoners live in overcrowded prisons - 'As if you were locked in the shower facilities'
The article highlights the harsh living conditions of prisoners in overcrowded Finnish prisons, comparing the experience to being confined in a shower room.
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.
Two prisoners dead in Korydallos prison – Investigation into the circumstances of death
An investigation is underway following the deaths of two prisoners at Korydallos prison, who were involved in a therapeutic program.
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.
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.
Laura Micheletti and Mirta Villalba: Two Stories that Show How Love Can Also Change a Life Behind Walls
Laura Micheletti and Mirta Villalba share their transformative experiences working with the Espartanos Foundation, showcasing how love and support can fundamentally change lives inside prisons.
Letters from Readers: Outside the Law, Businessmen, Cell Phones in Prisons
A letter to the editor highlights ongoing investigations into irregularities in the AFA involving Pablo Toviggino and raises concerns about accountability for those operating outside the law.
Trump Administration Proposes that Brazil Accept Foreigners Captured in the U.S. into Brazilian Prisons
The Trump administration has proposed that Brazil take in foreigners captured in the United States to serve their sentences in Brazilian prisons as part of a joint effort to combat organized crime.
Government is expected to reject Trump's proposal for Brazil to receive foreigners captured in the USA
The Brazilian government is poised to reject a proposal from the Trump administration to house foreign nationals captured in the United States within Brazilian prisons due to concerns over the characterization of Brazilian criminal organizations.
The Italian-Venezuelan politician Williams Dávila released: "During my imprisonment, I faced isolation and mistreatment"
Williams Dávila, an Italian-Venezuelan dissident and former deputy in Venezuela, recounts his 550 days of imprisonment marked by severe mistreatment and isolation in Maduro's regime prisons.
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.
Loose tobacco has been banned in prisons: it becomes clear what has changed
The Lithuanian Prison Service's efforts have resulted in a significant decrease in cases of tobacco laced with psychoactive substances, according to a report from LKT.
New cells being built in Finnish prisons at a rapid pace
The Finnish Ministry of Justice announced the construction of modular cell sections to accommodate an additional 180 prison places in Helsinki and Kylmäkoski prisons.
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.
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.
92% of prison places used
A report highlights that 92% of available prison spaces in Iceland are currently occupied.
From clubs to prisons.. Sports figures pursued by corruption charges
Former Congolese Football Federation president Jean-Guy Blaise Mayoulas has been sentenced to life imprisonment for corruption, highlighting a wider issue of systemic corruption in sports.
Letters from readers: Road blockages, Judiciary, cell phones in prisons
Reader letters express concerns on issues like street blockages during the Women's Day protests, the state of the judiciary, and the presence of cell phones in prisons.
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.
Injuries Among Palestinian Prisoners Due to a Wide-ranging Suppression Campaign in Occupation Prisons
Palestinian prisoners suffered injuries following a significant crackdown in Israeli prisons, amid widespread condemnation of the violations during Ramadan.
Vorcaro's lawyer requests that his visit to the banker not be recorded, which is not allowed in federal prison
The defense team for banker Daniel Vorcaro has requested that his visitation not be recorded, in accordance with regulations at federal prisons in Brazil.
In Prisons, the Merchant Is Changing: Links to One of the Detained Are Still Visible
A new company, Bauskas tirgotājs, has been selected to manage prison stores in Latvia, replacing Lenoka, which was removed due to connections with an arrested individual implicated in a high-profile murder case.
Changing the vendor in prisons, but its ties with detained entrepreneur Babenko are still visible
The Latvian prison system is facing scrutiny after a wide array of prohibited items was discovered in a store at a central prison, linked to an entrepreneur with ongoing legal issues.
Estonian prisoners are wanted out of Finnish prisons
The Finnish Minister of Justice and Estonian Minister of Justice signed an agreement in Brussels to transfer Estonian prisoners back to Estonia.