Scotland Parliament Passes Bill to Reduce Prison Population
The Scottish Parliament passed the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill on Tuesday to reduce short-term prisoners’ time served from 50 percent to 40
Moroccan Prisons at Overcapacity by 159%
By the end of 2023, Morocco’s prison population had surged to approximately 102,653 inmates, exceeding the system’s capacity by 159%. This overcrowding remains
David Gauke: Building More Prisons not Answer to Crisis
The man in charge of a review of the prisons crisis says building more jails is not the answer and a more “strategic”
Prison Oopulation in Ukraine (November 06, 2024)
As of 06.11.2024, 38992 people were held in penitentiary institutions in Ukraine. The number of prisoners has decreased slightly again, which is positive.
United Kingdom: Which Criminals were Released under Early Prison Release Scheme?
Another 1,100 prisoners are being released early on October 22, 2024 as the government announced a major review of sentencing to stem the
United Kingdom: Sentencing Review launched to end ‘prison crisis’
Unveiled on the day a further 1,100 prisoners were being released under an emergency scheme to ease overcrowding, the review will look at
Prison Population in Ukraine (October 25, 2024)
As of 25.10.2024, a total of 39453 persons were held in the SPS, including: The number of prisoners has slightly decreased, which is
United Kingdom: More Prisoners Freed Early to Ease Overcrowding
The government is releasing 1,100 more prisoners early, as part of its emergency plan to ease overcrowding in jails in England and Wales.
Wisconsin Prisons Restrict Books to Prevent Drug Smuggling
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is restricting the delivery of used books to people incarcerated in state prisons, as part of an effort
The Guardian View on Prison Reform: Labour Must Champion Alternatives
The report on sentencing from a group of former heads of the judiciary ended with a stark warning that the country faces a