Jail, but Only for White Men
UK Sentencing Council urges lenience for certain demographic groups, not others.
Tories Go Soft on “Low-Level” Crime To Free Up Prison Space
Government officials are using heavy-handed imagery to justify weak-willed action.
Rapists ‘Not Being Jailed’ Amid UK Prison Overcrowding
The drive to lock citizens in their homes because of COVID now appears to be hampering the locking up of rapists in jail.
1 in 10 Prisons in England and Wales Should Be Shut Down
Chief Inspector says outdated infrastructure creates risk for inmates and staff
Bukele, the UN, and the Future of Latin America
El Salvador may become one of the first success stories in reversing the demographic exodus from the Global South to the Global North.
German Eco-Extremist Sentenced To Eight Months in Prison
Lack of remorse results in stiffer sentence for activist appealing a fine
Terrorism Suspect Eludes Scrambling UK Police for Days
”A massive embarrassment for our nation,” says former detective.
Man Charged After Trans Double Rapist Lodges Hate Crime Complaint
The case has sparked debate, with some arguing that housing transgender inmates with male genitalia in women’s prisons impinges upon the rights of female prisoners, while others contend that having them serve sentences in all-male prisons amounts to a human rights violation.
Jailed Wall Street Journal Reporter Appeals Arrest
If convicted of espionage by a Russian court, Gershkovich could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
Moroccan Illegal Immigrant Rapes 60-Year-Old Woman Days After Entering Country
Sources close to the case have described the assault as unceremoniously brutal.