The Latest Breaking News from Prison

Life behind bars is often portrayed through dramatic scenes, harsh rules, and exaggerated stereotypes. But those who’ve lived it say the truth is far more complicated, and sometimes far more surprising. From hygiene routines to daily survival, people online are opening up about what prison life actually looks like. Their…

Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, 30, was arrested in 2020 for taking part in nationwide democracy protests, and has been tortured in prison

Recorder Samantha Presland made the unusual recommendation as she spared the tool thief a jail sentence

Bestselling author says focus on ‘masterpieces’ puts children off as he promotes prison literacy scheme

Spit hoods are ineffective in protecting against transmissible diseases and should be banned in prisons and hospitals, a coroner says.

A jealous man unable to accept a woman did not want a long-term relationship with him will spend decades in prison for her murder and interfering with her body.

Contrabrand Christmas party canceled.

Commons leader denies allegation and says government ‘not trying to break bodies’ after doctor said prisoners were dying

Before his 2020 arrest, El Marro, leader of the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, was one of Mexico's most wanted criminals for large-scale fuel theft, or huachicoleo, and for trafficking fuel, oil, and heroin into the United States.

The HMP Bronzefield hunger strikes have been cited as “the biggest coordinated prison hunger strike’ in the UK in almost 40 years

Gutierrez-Ochoa was wanted in Mexico on suspicion of kidnapping two Mexican Navy members in 2021