Information, topic by topic, on prisons across the world

July 31, 2019

Egypt: mass hunger strike at Al-Aqrab prison over denial of family visits and dire conditions

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Africa Middle East Social ties Egypt

The Egyptian authorities must immediately end cruel and inhumane detention conditions and allow regular family visits at al-Aqrab maximum security prison in Tora where approximately 130 detainees have gone on a mass hunger strike for more than six weeks, said Amnesty International today.

July 31, 2019

Egypt: mass hunger strike in prison

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Africa Middle East Egypt

About 130 inmates have been on hunger strike in an Egyptian prison for more than six weeks in protest at inhumane conditions and denial of family visits, according to Amnesty International.

July 31, 2019

Spain: mujer, joven y con estudios superiores, una nueva hornada de vigilantes llega a las cárceles

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Europe Spain

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July 31, 2019

Venezuela: las cárceles, nidos de corrupción, torturas y muerte

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South America Torture Violence Venezuela

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July 31, 2019

Romania: does everyone really have the right to a lawyer?

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Europe Romania

The justice system in Romania seemed stacked against people who can’t afford a private lawyer, as court appointed counsel are blocked from serving their clients properly.

July 31, 2019

USA: cause of death revealed for transgender woman who died at Rikers Island

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North America LGBTQI United States

Officials said an autopsy found that a transgender woman died of complications from epilepsy in New York’s Rikers Island jail, exacerbating her family’s suspicion that jail conditions contributed to her death.

July 30, 2019

Brazil: "les prisons sont devenues stratégiques pour l’organisation du trafic de drogues"

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South America Drugs Brazil

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July 29, 2019

New Zealand: measles in Mt Eden prison

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Oceania New Zealand

A case of measles has been confirmed at the Mt Eden Corrections Facility.Deputy National Commissioner Andy Milne said on Saturday evening one prisoner was confirmed as having measles after showing symptoms the day prior.

July 29, 2019

Brazil: gang violence leaves more than 50 dead in Brazil prison riot

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South America Violence Brazil

At least 57 people have been killed in a gruesome gang battle that broke out in a prison in the Brazilian Amazon on Monday morning.

July 29, 2019

UK: Welsh speaking prison guard shortage at HMP Berwyn sparks security fears over inmates calls

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United Kingdom

There are not enough Welsh speaking prison guards to monitor inmates phone calls at HMP Berwyn.

July 29, 2019

Australia: juvenile prison guards strip searches cause mental health problems, former inmates claim

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Oceania Health Mental health Australia

Children as young as 10 years old are being routinely strip searched in juvenile detention in NSW with minimal or no contraband found, according to new data.

July 28, 2019

USA: these women spent years in prison.

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Women United States

“I don’t think people understand that when they say criminal records are forever, they really are forever”

July 26, 2019

New Zealand: Invercargill prison contravened UN prison treatment rules

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New Zealand

At risk inmates at Invercargill Prison are being forced to stay in cells without running water or toilets, while others are not receiving support for their mental health needs, the Ombudsman says.

July 26, 2019

Kenya: la malagueña que enseña meditación en las cárceles

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Africa Kenya

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July 26, 2019

UK: MPs investigate the ageing prison population

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United Kingdom

The proportion of people in prison aged over 60 is expected to rise.

July 25, 2019

Cameroon : 45 blessés dans la prison de Buea

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Africa Violence Cameroon

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July 25, 2019

France : En prison, une canicule encore plus difficile à supporter

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Europe France

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July 25, 2019

USA: the world is turning against the death penalty. Trump will resume it.

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North America Death penalty United States

Attorney General William Barr announced Thursday that the federal government is resuming the death penalty after nearly two decades.

July 25, 2019

Ireland: evidence of wrongful surveillance by prison service staff uncovered

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Europe Ireland

Staff exceeded remit and engaged in unacceptable practices, Minister for Justice says.

July 25, 2019

United Kingdom: one in seven prisons in England and Wales of "serious concern"

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Europe United Kingdom

Nearly one in seven prisons in England and Wales have been judged to have a performance of “serious concern” the highest proportion since ratings began.

July 25, 2019

Uruguay: démission du directeur des prisons après l'évasion d'un mafieux italien

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South America Europe Uruguay

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July 25, 2019

UK: throughcare support scheme suspended by prison service

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Europe United Kingdom

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has suspended a scheme offering inmates extra support when leaving jail.

July 25, 2019

UK: prison overcrowding needs "immediate action", HLS warns

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Overcrowding United Kingdom

Prison service “forced to concentrate on internal day to day operational issues” at expense of transitioning prisoners into community

July 24, 2019

Cameroon: des opposants politiques «enlevés» de la prison

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Africa Cameroon

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