France to Build High-Security Prison in Amazon for Gang Leaders
France plans to build a high-security prison in the Amazon as part of its crackdown on serious drug offenders. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin
United Kingdom: Prisoners to Earn Freedom After Serving Third of Sentence Under New Plans
Prisoners will be able to earn their freedom after serving a third of their sentences under new minimum and maximum sentence plans released
The Supreme Court Blocked Trump’s Attempt to Resume Deportations Under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798
On May 16, 2025, the Supreme Court blocked President Trump from moving forward with deportations under The 1798 Alien Enemies Act for a
The CPT Publishes Report on Greenland (Denmark)
In a new report the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) examined the conditions of detention, regime and
“I Would See Young People Lose Hope”: California May Restrict Probation on Children
California often places minors in lengthy probation terms that many describe as humiliating. Governor Newsom vetoed an earlier reform effort, but advocates are
A History of California Criminal Justice and Prison Reform Initiatives (1994-2025)
Over the past 30 years, California voters have repeatedly turned to the ballot box to shape criminal justice policy, responding to concerns about
Denmark and Italy Demand ECHR Be Reined In
Denmark and Italy are leading a push to rein in the power of the European Court of Human Rights, warning that its activist
The СPT Conducts Its 9th Periodic Visit to Spain, Focusing on Prison and Police Establishments
A delegation of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) carried out
Prof. Fergus McNeill: Public Engagement and Support for Probation. CEP Conference – Antalya, Türkiye (2025)
Overall, community sanctions and measures suffer an underlying legitimacy problem. Unlike the Crown, probation has never become a taken for granted part of