A leading prison official has cautioned that reversing proposals to release thousands of inmates early could push the UK’s already strained prison system past its breaking point due to chronic overcrowding.

Bangladesh's Inspector General of Prisons reported that 690 prisoners escaped during the July uprising, with 166 still unidentified, complicating security efforts and public safety assessments.

Authorities report that dozens of prisoners at Guwahati Central Jail have tested positive for HIV, with several having documented histories of drug use.

A highly decorated librarian at an open prison in Aura reports that true crime literature remains extremely popular among inmates, prompting staff to systematically remove manuals containing explosive device instructions.

A male prisoner died at a Marang facility after allegedly being beaten by three fellow inmates over an outstanding debt, prompting investigations into the incident.

This article commemorates the 40th anniversary of Teleprisión, a unique television channel created for inmates in Spain's Carabanchel prison, which was eventually censored by the PSOE government.

The Ghana Prisons Service (GPS) is planning to establish five prison-based industries to equip inmates with marketable skills and support their reintegration.

Approximately one hundred inmates in Granada, Spain, have been moved from a penitentiary and are sleeping outside the facility for six days and five nights due to recent earthquakes, with telematics supervision in place.

UK Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that the ongoing prison crisis compelled her to implement an early release scheme for inmates.

The Nsawam Medium Security Prison in Ghana is set to make history by becoming the first correctional facility in the country to host the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination for its inmate teacher trainees.

Sweden sent its first group of prisoners to Estonia as part of an agreement to lease prison places, but half of the inmates were rejected by Estonian authorities for not meeting the specified criteria.

Estonian authorities have rejected more than half of the 38 inmates Sweden sought to transfer to its prisons, with Swedish correctional services unaware of the reasons for the rejections but continuing efforts to identify new prisoners for transfer.

One hundred inmates at Buimo prison have completed skills training programs, marking a new beginning aimed at their successful reintegration into society.

Sweden has begun transferring inmates to Estonia, with the first four arriving at Tartu prison, as part of an agreement to address Sweden's prison crisis. Hundreds of Swedish prisoners are expected to serve their sentences in Estonian cells by the end of the year.

A company in South Korea offering a paid pen-pal matching service connecting men with female prison inmates has sparked controversy after a purported list of participating women circulated online.

The Trinidad Express Newspapers highlights a discussion or demand against utilizing prison inmates for inexpensive labor.

Courtney Clenney's lawyer claims she is having a difficult time in jail, facing threats and physical altercations with other female inmates who are upset about her boyfriend's death.

The United States carried out three death sentences on Thursday, with inmates executed by lethal injection in Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma. This marks the first time in over 16 years that three executions have occurred on the same day in the US.

Singapore prisons are adapting their facilities and services as the inmate population ages, with approximately one in six inmates aged 60 or older in 2025, up from one in ten in 2019.

The federal government has given California's prison system 49 days to address conditions that enabled rampant sexual abuse of women inmates by staff, as revealed by a Department of Justice report.

Three states in the United States are scheduled to execute inmates on the same day, months after a previous execution in Tennessee was called off due to medical issues.

Advocacy groups are calling for an investigation and charges against those responsible for the reported loss of P6 million from a trust fund containing money sent by inmates' families at the Correctional Institution for Women.

Reuben Izeze, the suspended Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), has reportedly paid fines for several inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Warri, Nigeria, where he is currently remanded. He is also planning a water project for the facility.

Indian actress Rhea Chakraborty shared her experience in jail, calling inmates 'nice' and humorously suggesting her future book might be titled 'Chudail ka Badla' (Revenge of the Witch).

Over two years, Lisbon Prison's audit service reviewed 26 cases of alleged coercive abuse or aggression against inmates, but only one sanction was imposed.

Police holding cells in Cyprus are facing severe overcrowding, with 77 inmates housed in facilities designed for 40, leading to detainees sleeping on the floor and lacking basic rights.

An opinion piece argues that prison sentences without hope or end constitute psychological torture, criticizing political leaders for years of inaction on public protection tariff reform, which has led to hopeless inmates taking their own lives.

The number of individuals incarcerated in Czech prisons has reportedly increased.

Bihar BJP MLA Rakesh Ranjan Ojha has lodged an FIR, alleging that three jail inmates are plotting to kill him, with the Bhagalpur central jail superintendent also named in the complaint.

Inmates at Sandeid prison in Norway are demanding improved conditions for visits and conjugal rights, describing current facilities as undignified, a sentiment acknowledged by the prison director.

A Nigerian envoy explained why some Nigerian citizens remain in Saudi Arabian prisons even after completing their jail terms, while also highlighting the presence of many successful Nigerian professionals in the Kingdom.

A new scandal has emerged at a Vilnius prison, where an employee of the Lithuanian Prison Service allegedly maintained inappropriate relationships with inmates for approximately six months, leading to her dismissal process.

Influencer Shamar McCoy, recognized by inmates while in jail, claims his battery accuser is using him for clout and that his incarceration was for a petty offense.

Federal immigration officials have adopted a new tactic, threatening to criminally charge elected county sheriffs in Minneapolis and Chicago over their access to inmates.

Estonia and Sweden have signed an agreement for Sweden to rent prison space in Estonia, allowing several hundred Swedish inmates to serve their sentences there.

Three prisoners at a high-security penal institution in northwestern Turkey have alleged that guards beat them while their hands were cuffed behind their backs after one of them shouted an anti-torture slogan.

Sweden has begun transferring its first prisoners to Estonia as part of a historic agreement to address severe overcrowding in Swedish prisons. Thirty inmates have been sent to Estonia to alleviate the space shortage.

Valdres prison in Norway received criticism for allegedly posting a photo of an inmate on Facebook without consent and for spending zero kroner on interpreters in 2025, instead using inmates for translation tasks.

Death row inmates in Saudi Arabia, desperate to avoid execution, have reportedly contacted the BBC.

This article explores the difficulties faced by inmates and ex-offenders in repairing relationships with children and family members after years of incarceration, describing it as an uphill and often years-long process.

Eight inmates have been charged following a riot and vandalism at Mandal Prison in Norway. The incident led to significant damage within the facility.

An article advocates for the establishment of regional prisons in the Philippines, viewing them as investments in public safety, rehabilitation, family unity, and successful reintegration of inmates.

A 31-year-old Lithuanian TikToker, famous for his live streams before incarceration, expressed fear for his life in prison after reporting other inmates, stating he just wants to serve his sentence peacefully.

Activities offered to inmates at Grasse prison, including a music festival, camping, and a comedy club performance, have caused discontent among prison guards.

In Iran's largest prison, inmates have sewn their lips shut in protest against death sentences, many of which are reportedly related to drug crimes, with an increase in executions among political prisoners.

A report on an Italian prison where inmates are trained in high-end pastry making as part of a rehabilitation program, producing some of Italy's best sweets.

A Punjab minister has inaugurated an 'Aam Aadmi Clinic' within the Hoshiarpur central jail, aiming to provide healthcare services to inmates.

Inmates at Ila prison in Norway were instructed to order pharmacy items via the internet, a directive that has since led to an apology from the prison's health department.

An urgent legal complaint has been filed concerning the detention conditions at Fresnes prison, citing a persistent bed bug infestation causing over 150 bites per month for inmates, and widespread, allegedly unjustified, strip searches.

Erich Huber-Günsthofer, head of the Stein correctional facility, warns against imprisoning criminal children and explains that incidents in correctional facilities are increasing due to too many inmates and too few staff, attributing the issues to failures of multiple governments.

Doug Beattie, a politician, responded to reports of special treatment for former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson in Maghaberry Prison, stating there should be "no hierarchy" of treatment for inmates.

A report on Spring Hill Corrections Facility in Waikato, New Zealand, found that staff and prisoners reported readily available contraband and a lack of drug testing for five years.

Following a prison fire on Sunday that hospitalized an officer, the civil servants' union Pasydy called for a reduction in inmate numbers and action on staffing shortages at the central prisons.

Despite recommendations from Danish Prisons that parole should be the norm, over 62 percent of inmates are denied early release.

The individual convicted of murdering Patricia has been executed, taking the secret of the crime with him to the grave. This event highlights the ongoing practice of executing elderly inmates in the US.

Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed that 93% of inmates in Nigerian facilities are state offenders, with half not requiring jail time. He also mentioned the release of 4,000 inmates in one day.

The implementation of criminal amnesty has begun in Albanian prisons, resulting in 104 inmates being released from Fier prison and others benefiting from reduced sentences across various correctional facilities.

Two inmates have died at the Penitentiary Psychiatric Center in Seville following an alleged attack by a cellmate. A prison official discovered the presumed assailant sitting on his bed, with one inmate deceased and another severely injured.

A group of district attorneys visited San Quentin prison, a historically infamous California facility, to solicit advice from inmates on effective strategies to prevent youth crime.

Swim coach George Gibney has been imprisoned in Midlands Prison's G1 wing, sharing the facility with other notable inmates including a paedophile ex-judge and a student killer.

The Bureau of Prisons is implementing a modernization push that will soon provide federal inmates with tablets equipped with messaging capabilities.

A proposal suggests training state prison inmates in welding, pipefitting, and fabrication to create 10,000 skilled shipyard workers, aiming to rebuild America's fleet.

The family of Jessica (31) is filing a lawsuit after she committed suicide in Bredtveit prison, despite multiple warnings from both inmates and staff that went unheeded.

Sri Lankan authorities are investigating a prison riot that has resulted in the deaths of 27 inmates and left over 100 others wounded. The incident has prompted a full inquiry into the circumstances.

Following the death of an inmate at HMP The Verne in Dorset, the prison manager revealed he has not received first aid training in three and a half decades.

The Reykjavík Health Authority has formally opposed the proposed location of a data center near the Holmsheidi prison, citing concerns over noise pollution and potential negative impacts on inmates' immune systems.

Mexican justice authorities disclosed the medical diagnoses behind the deaths of five female inmates at Santa Martha Acatitla prison, confirming that capital investigations remain open.

The interior ministry proposes a system enabling inmates and their families to buy approved goods through digital platforms and kiosks.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has issued a special royal pardon for 459 prison inmates, including both Omani citizens and foreign nationals.

A human interest story details the plight of Avdo, a prisoner known as the 'Officer with Black Eyes,' who has spent years in an Ankara prison without any visitors, earning the pity of other inmates.

For ex-inmates like António Santos, finding employment can be challenging, but open-regime prison work, such as chainsaw training, can provide a starting point. Approximately 160 inmates in Portugal are currently in such programs.

Media reports indicate that two female officers left their jobs at a Vilnius prison due to intimate relationships with inmates, with one allegedly engaging in sexual acts in front of 11 prisoners.

A quarter of inmates at Valmiera Prison in Latvia are currently working, with some also acquiring professions during their sentence. Prison management emphasizes this initiative as a crucial step for easier reintegration into the job market after release.

Emergency helicopter landings at Strasbourg University Hospitals have been suspended due to the risk of collision with drones. These drones are being used to illegally deliver items to inmates in a nearby prison, causing potentially life-threatening detours for medical transport.

Five inmates, including a leader of the CJNG cartel and two from La Unión Tepito, have been transferred to a federal prison in Villa Comaltitlán, Chiapas, Mexico.

Associação Portuguesa de Apoio ao Recluso pede investigação ao caso do homem que teve alta do Hospital de Vila Franca de Xira com indicação para isolamento por ter doença contagiosa.

Sweden has begun transferring inmates to Estonia, utilizing an agreement to lease prison cells for up to 600 prisoners to alleviate severe overcrowding in its own correctional facilities.

Inmates at Froland prison in Norway will now only receive copies of letters from outside, as the prison management believes this measure will stop a sophisticated method of drug smuggling.

An officer from the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) in charge of the trust fund for inmates at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) has returned to the facility and committed to cooperating with an ongoing investigation.

Kano State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, ordered the release of seven inmates on medical grounds during a jail delivery exercise aimed at decongesting prisons.

Three death row inmates were executed within hours of each other across three different US states on Thursday. This marks a rare occurrence, not seen in over 16 years, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.

A Justice Department report released Thursday found that inmates at two state-run women’s prisons in California routinely had their rights violated due to ignored sexual abuse. State officials claim reforms are already in place.

The United States has carried out three executions of death row inmates in a single day for the first time in 16 years. Two condemned prisoners were executed, with a third execution scheduled to take place later the same day.

A minor is being held with adult inmates in an overcrowded Limassol police detention centre, which is operating significantly beyond its official capacity with poor conditions.

A new Mississippi law now includes child sexual battery of a child under 12 as an offense punishable by the death penalty, though critics warn capital punishment may deter victims from coming forward.

For the first time in 16 years, three inmates are scheduled to be executed on the same day, marking a significant event in the country's capital punishment practices.

Inmates at the Puig de les Basses prison in Girona successfully hacked into the computer system of the Generalitat, the Catalan government. The breach involved prisoners gaining unauthorized access to the system.

Irish prisons are introducing extra water and showers to maintain stable conditions for inmates during the summer heat.

Andy Burnham has pledged to address the 'long-running injustice' of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) jail terms, a move that could free up thousands of prison spaces and benefit inmates.

Ash Trevino, an influencer accused of having relationships with up to 75 inmates, avoided jail time after pleading guilty to welfare and healthcare fraud.

Inmates at the Hameln youth correctional facility in Germany are receiving firefighting training, with Judge Michael Herrmann explaining how this program impacts the young participants and himself.

Nigeria's prison system is facing a severe crisis characterized by overcrowding, injustice, and poor conditions, with thousands of inmates awaiting trial, necessitating urgent reforms to address these issues.

Influencer Ash Trevino has pleaded guilty to welfare fraud and is ordered to pay restitution, following allegations of having relationships with numerous inmates. Despite the guilty plea, Trevino has reportedly received multiple Cameo requests.

Extreme temperatures are aggravating conditions in European prisons, where overcrowding and outdated infrastructure affect both inmates and staff, with countries like France, Italy, and Belgium facing occupancy rates far above capacity.

Rising temperatures across Europe are intensifying the overcrowding crisis in the continent's aging prisons. The lack of adequate cooling methods is leading to increased tensions, more fights among inmates, and confrontations with staff.

A report details how inmates in Nigerian prisons are orchestrating crime rings from behind bars, using phones to extort and threaten individuals outside.

Estonia and Sweden have established rules for holding Swedish prisoners in Tartu, Estonia. This agreement facilitates the transfer of inmates between the two countries.

A photograph by Vladimir Karamazov highlights the issue of pets in Bulgarian prisons, where stray kittens adopted by inmates were reportedly killed as punishment or revenge, leading to a ban.

The number of suicides among prisoners in Finland has seen an increase, with six inmates taking their own lives by early August, highlighting the distress experienced particularly during the initial weeks of incarceration.

Sweden will begin sending up to 600 inmates to Estonia starting in August, following a historic agreement between the two countries, while a similar Danish arrangement with Kosovo is four years behind schedule.

Dozens of inmates have escaped from a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as reported by Anadolu Agency.

Death row inmates in Saudi Arabia have reportedly contacted the BBC, desperately appealing for help to escape their impending executions. The calls highlight the dire situation faced by those on death row in the kingdom.

French prisons recorded a new record high of 89,446 detainees as of July 1st, with 7,890 inmates sleeping on mattresses on the floor due to a lack of beds.

Serious incidents occurred at Korydallos prison in Greece, where a group of inmates set fire to a wing of the facility.

South Korean correctional facilities are rolling out a new virtual reality-based psychotherapy program at 11 facilities to help inmates confront their crimes from victims' perspectives.

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) plans to enroll inmates in the National Health Insurance Scheme to improve healthcare access and welfare.

Inmates in Norwegian prisons are being locked in their cells for hours due to insufficient staffing, with reports of self-harm and suicide attempts among those affected.

Over 1,000 inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison have entered a third week of hunger strike against executions, with some reportedly sewing their lips shut in protest.

The Supreme Court has denied stays of execution for two Florida death row inmates, paving the way for the state's first double execution since 1964.

Two female officers at a Vilnius prison have resigned from their positions due to engaging in relationships with convicted inmates. Further details revealed these were "love affairs" that led to their departure from work.

The US state of Florida is preparing to execute two death row inmates on the same day, a practice not seen in the state for more than 60 years.

The administrative court of Caen has ordered the French Minister of Justice to immediately cease behaviors by prison guards at Condé-sur-Sarthe prison, which were deemed 'contrary to ethics and law' following complaints from several inmates.

The University of Leiria and Oeste is working with the Ministry of Justice on a project to allow young inmates to pursue higher education within prison, described as unique in Europe.

More than 80,000 inmates are reportedly suffering in Nigerian prisons due to prolonged justice processes and strict bail conditions, leading to overcrowded cells.

Lithuanian prison service officials continue to successfully prevent attempts to smuggle prohibited items to inmates, seizing dozens of phones hidden in various places, including roof sheeting, underwear, and food thermoses, at Marijampolė and Pravieniškės prisons.

Cyprus's Justice Minister made a surprise visit to the central prisons, less than 48 hours after inmates started a fire that led to one officer being hospitalized with inhalation problems.

The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of two Swiss inmates who were denied vegan diets in a detention center and a psychiatric clinic, awarding them damages.

The Ghana Prisons Service is undergoing a significant reform, shifting its focus from punishment to rehabilitation for inmates. This new agenda includes initiatives like community service and parole reforms to reduce prison overcrowding, and has already seen over 1,500 inmates access formal education since 2019.

A growing number of inmates in Danish prisons are being denied parole, a practice that experts deem illegal. Additionally, it has become more difficult to appeal these rejections to the high court.

Republican senators sharply criticized Elizabeth Oyer, a former Biden pardon attorney, for her role in pushing for clemency for death row inmates, including the Tree of Life synagogue shooter.

Grīva prison in Daugavpils, Latvia, which currently houses inmates including those serving life sentences, is set to close by the end of the year, with prisoners being transferred to the new Liepāja prison.

Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed that 93 percent of inmates in Nigerian custodial facilities are state offenders, with half of them not requiring incarceration.

Inmates at Mandal prison are rioting, leading to a loss of control within the facility. Police have been called to the scene and are attempting to establish contact with the inmates.

Joonatan Asovaara, 21, works as a summer prison guard at Helsinki's Sörkka prison and states he has not been scared, despite the correctional services noting that prisons can be unsafe due to inmates with organized crime connections.

A court has paved the way for the potential early release of 56 inmates who were repatriated from Sri Lanka.

Amid concerns over overcrowded prisons, there are growing calls for increased use of community service as an alternative to incarceration to help reduce the number of inmates.

Iranian singer Mostafa Ragheb has facilitated the release of 10 inmates imprisoned for unintentional crimes in Yazd.

Sri Lanka has initiated a judicial inquiry into the violent prison riots that erupted on Sunday night, leaving 27 inmates dead at Negombo prison, north of Colombo.

An expert commission has criticized shortcomings in the penal system, particularly regarding the care of mentally impaired inmates, following the death of a prisoner. The commission issued 78 recommendations for improvement.

New information reveals that inmates at New Zealand's Spring Hill prison used food trays as weapons and ignited a massive fire during a major riot, with one participant already sentenced for his role.

An inquest into the death of inmate Jamie Crowley at Cork Prison has heard recommendations for the prison service to implement technology to monitor inmates' vital signs.

Cypriot authorities have opened a probe into doctors and prison officials accused of colluding to issue fraudulent medical certificates for inmates.

Thailand's Corrections Department is evaluating a policy that would set a 25-year threshold for inmates on death row.

A tense situation at Haren prison in Belgium resulted in three inmates being injured during a fight in the yard, prompting police intervention. Approximately 110 detainees were present at the time of the incident.

New data indicates thousands more prison beds will be needed to accommodate inmates under the Crisafulli government’s proposed breach bail laws, but the LNP remains unfazed by overcrowding concerns.

Sweden is set to pay Estonia over $35 million annually to house hundreds of its prisoners, with other European countries also considering similar deals to address prison overcrowding.

A new Italian law allowing drug-addicted inmates with sentences under eight years to transfer to specialized rehabilitation facilities is in effect, but insufficient funding means it can only assist a small fraction of eligible prisoners.

An alleged bribery case has been uncovered in a Bremen prison, where several employees are suspected of smuggling drugs and food for inmates, leading to searches of apartments and prison cells.

Three inmates from Diavata prison have been hospitalized following a fire that broke out in a cell. The incident led to an emergency response and medical attention for those affected.

A Zurich criminal law professor is advocating for the widespread abolition of solitary confinement in Switzerland, arguing that it is the harshest form of detention and is detrimental to inmates without being an effective disciplinary measure.

While a first plane carrying Swedish prisoners has landed in Estonia, Estonian authorities have blocked the transfer of many other inmates that Sweden intended to send to Tartu prison.

The Trinidad Express Newspapers has published an article advocating against the use of inmates for cheap labor, highlighting concerns about ethical and labor practices.

Swedish prisoners held in Estonia will no longer be subjected to tasers, a decision that has sparked anger among some Estonians. This change in policy addresses concerns about the treatment of Swedish inmates in Estonian prisons.

A severe feeding crisis is reportedly affecting Nigerian correctional centers, with inmates at facilities like Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos struggling to find adequate food.

Under the Trump administration's directive, US states are actively carrying out executions, with Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Alabama collectively executing three convicted murderers within a 24-hour period.

TextBehind, a company initially providing mail services for inmates, has developed a solution to a security issue related to prison mail.

Over 500 prisoners are currently on various forms of temporary release from Irish prisons, raising questions about the system.

The Czech Ministry of Justice is requesting to postpone the implementation of new rules mandating larger prison cells, requiring at least ten square meters for two inmates, until 2030, marking the second such delay.

Lebanon's parliament has passed a general amnesty law aimed at reducing prison overcrowding by reducing sentences for inmates and those detained for over 12 years without charges.

Danish prisons are facing a serious situation as the number of inmates has reached a new record high. This surge in prisoner population is causing significant challenges for the country's correctional facilities.

Vulnerable inmates in Denmark will be required to share single-person cells, a decision that raises concerns about their well-being.

A serious knife incident occurred at Domokos Prison in Greece on Sunday morning, involving a 31-year-old Iranian inmate and Algerian prisoners.

A hamster named 'Robinson' at a Northumberland jail in the UK is reportedly helping violent prisoners calm down, thriving under the care provided by inmates.

A fight broke out at Fier prison, resulting in two inmates being hospitalized with injuries. The names of the injured prisoners, including Denis Bajri, have been revealed.

Inmates, activists, and prisons across Europe are describing a growing crisis as heatwaves reveal severe overcrowding, with France, Italy, and Belgium ordering measures for prisons operating at 120% to 140% occupancy rates.

Estonia will lease an empty prison to Sweden, with the first Swedish prisoners expected to be transferred to Tartu in August.

As Europe experiences another summer of extreme heat, prison officials, inmates, and rights advocates are expressing concerns that soaring temperatures are exacerbating conditions in overcrowded and aging correctional facilities.

A report details how inmates in Nigerian prisons are orchestrating extensive crime rings from behind bars, using phones to extort and threaten individuals outside, revealing a sophisticated network of criminal operations.

A new fire broke out in a cell at Split's Bilice prison in Croatia on Tuesday morning, caused by inmates attempting to start a blaze. The incident led to panic among other prisoners in the cell.

New data reveals that hundreds more inmates and staff in UK prisons have been potentially exposed to cancer-causing gas, raising fears over capacity as more inmates may need to be moved from toxic sites.

A charity is facilitating art programs for inmates, allowing them to create and sell artwork online, which prisoners describe as a "rewarding" experience aiding their rehabilitation.

As part of a historic agreement, 30 Swedish prisoners are being sent to Estonia, with a total of 600 Swedish inmates expected to be transferred to Estonian prisons by the end of July 2027.

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has expanded its humanitarian efforts by delivering significant medical donations to prisons, extending a lifeline to inmates. This initiative aims to improve healthcare access for prisoners across Ghana.

The Spanish Prison Administration has launched safe spaces in prisons, such as Sevilla II, where LGBTQ+ inmates can assert their identities and find support against homophobia, with one inmate stating, 'I've become myself again.'

House Democrat Rep. Nellie Pou is facing criticism after her COVID-era prison release law freed over 6,000 inmates early, some of whom were later charged with murder, sparking attacks from Republicans.

A fire has broken out at Korydallos prison in Greece, with emergency services responding. Reports indicate that inmates started fires and rioted in protest against the transfer of a Turkish prisoner, leading to a full mobilization of authorities.

The National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) confirmed the rearrest of four inmates from a drug rehabilitation center in Perak, dismissing rumors of an escape from Bangi.

Eulália, a stepmother suspected of killing her stepdaughter, was attacked by other inmates in prison and transferred to the infirmary, with her lawyer requesting a psychiatric evaluation.

A report details Sweden's most disruptive prisoners, highlighting incidents of violence, death threats, and misconduct, with 322 warnings issued.

Inmates at a notorious US-sanctioned jail in Iran have reportedly sewn their lips shut as part of a mass hunger strike.

Inmates from the Liberec prison are helping with flood prevention measures in Višňová in the Frýdlant region, cleaning an overgrown stream bed that flows into the Smědá River, which frequently overflows during heavy rains.

Twenty-three inmates have regained their freedom from correctional centres in Port Harcourt and Ahoada, Rivers State, as the judiciary commences its 2026 prison decongestion exercise.

A New Zealander, the last of three inmates who escaped jail in Tonga last week, has been recaptured after nearly a week on the run.

Inmates in Mandal prison in Norway threw glass at officers and there were fears of escape from broken windows during a riot.

A support group for political prisoners is appealing to the Department of Justice to intervene and stop the planned mass relocation of inmates from the New Bilibid Prison to remote penal colonies.

The NHRC and its partners facilitated the release of eight prison inmates in Niger State, Nigeria, as a tribute to former South African President Nelson Mandela on Nelson Mandela Day.

Moldova is working on a new law that will introduce more lenient prison rules, including a system of 'credits' for inmates' rehabilitation, offering them a chance for early release and therapeutic communities.

Ahamed Samsudeen, the LynnMall terrorist, spent time in the extreme risk unit at Paremoremo maximum security prison, where he was kept isolated from other inmates, a coroner's inquiry has been told.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned Switzerland for not providing vegan meals to certain inmates, ruling that Swiss authorities reacted with excessive formalism and did not take the complainants' grievances seriously.

The Assemblies of God Church in the Gambaga District visited the Gambaga Local Prison, providing spiritual encouragement and donating essential food and toiletries to inmates.

Two prison guards at the Stein correctional facility in Austria were severely injured by inmates in an attack.

A medical team from the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) conducted a two-day health outreach at the Tamale Central Prison, focusing on tuberculosis screening, immunization, and mental health services for inmates.

Seven officials at JVA Rheinbach prison in Germany have been suspended amid suspicions that inmates bribed them with vouchers. An investigation is underway.

Florida is proceeding with the executions of three of its oldest death row inmates, all over 80, prompting debate among victims' families about whether age should be a factor for mercy.

A British prison, HMP Moorland, where half the inmates are sex offenders, has hired a drag queen for an LGBT sports day event, sparking criticism.

A Second Chance School is set to begin operations at the Drama Correctional Facility in Greece starting from the upcoming school year. This initiative aims to provide educational opportunities for inmates.

The "Health for All" program has received a significant international recognition, the European PRIS Award 2026, for its preventive medical interventions implemented for inmates at Corfu Detention Center.

A leak of information regarding drug smuggling activities within a Sri Lankan prison led to violent clashes that resulted in the deaths of 25 inmates. The incident highlights the volatile conditions within the correctional facility.

Wolfgang Gratz, head of the expert commission following the Hirtenberg case, advocated for improved psychological care in prisons and a reduction in the number of inmates during a 'ZiB 2' interview.