Tag: Prison overcrowding

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Early Release of 477 Prisoners: Fewer than 20 Victims Warned

Victim Support Scotland has criticized the lack of communication with victims regarding the early release of 477 prisoners in Scotland. According to the charity, fewer than 20 victims were informed through the victim notification...
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Inmate Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Boston Killing

An inmate was sentenced to more than four years for his role in the 2018 fatal bludgeoning of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger in a federal prison in West Virginia. Massachusetts gangster Paul...
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Exploring Britain’s Most Dangerous Prisons: Harsh Conditions and Staff Violence

Britain's prisons are facing a crisis, with scandal-hit facilities like HMP Wandsworth, Parc, and Berwyn receiving the lowest performance ratings due to issues like assaults on staff, illicit items, and inappropriate relationships between staff...