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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

A look inside Japan's largest prison for women

The women in pale pink smocks and green head coverings sit hunched over pieces of fabric, sewing banners and flags. The sewing machines rattle. Talking is forbidden. Not one of them looks up at the guards standing watch under the cold neon light. They also ignore journalists touring the facility.
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fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Dozens of Mass. convicted murderers have been granted parole, sparking backlash from prosecutors

Massachusetts released 39 convicted murderers after a 2024 ruling made those convicted under age 21 eligible for parole.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Killers who target police, prison and probation officers to get whole life orders

Killers who target current or former police, prison, and probation officers will receive whole life jail sentences under a law change.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

UN to investigate national scandal' of prisoners trapped on IPP jail terms

The United Nations will investigate whether Britain arbitrarily detains prisoners held indefinitely under abolished Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Labour to abolish most short prison sentences in England and Wales

Government will abolish most short prison sentences, introduce an earned early-release model for fixed-term prisoners, and strengthen community punishments to prevent prison capacity crises.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Pub and travel bans proposed in sentencing overhaul

Courts will gain power to impose travel, driving, venue and area bans along with other restrictions as tougher non-custodial sentences to deter reoffending.
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