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HMP Send: Self-Harm Incidents Rise by Nearly 20%
A report by the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) reveals a near 20% increase in self-harm incidents at HMP Send women's prison in Surrey, alongside a rise in assaults and use-of-force incidents, largely attributed to high prisoner turnover.
HMP Send: Self-Harm Incidents Rise by Nearly 20%
A report by the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) reveals a near 20% increase in self-harm incidents at HMP Send women's prison in Surrey, alongside a rise in assaults and use-of-force incidents, largely attributed to high prisoner turnover.
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24% Bias Score
Former Prison Officer Faces New Assault Charges Amid Systemic Safety Concerns
Former NSW prison officer Scott Barry Hawken faces a judge-only trial for allegedly assaulting two more colleagues, adding to his previous convictions for rape and sexual assault, raising serious concerns about the safety of female staff and inmates within the state's prison system.
Former Prison Officer Faces New Assault Charges Amid Systemic Safety Concerns
Former NSW prison officer Scott Barry Hawken faces a judge-only trial for allegedly assaulting two more colleagues, adding to his previous convictions for rape and sexual assault, raising serious concerns about the safety of female staff and inmates within the state's prison system.
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56% Bias Score
WA Prison Smoking Ban Delayed Amidst Safety Concerns After Inmate Fire Death
A Western Australian inmate died in a fire started by a cigarette lighter in March 2024, prompting a coroner to urge the Department of Justice to immediately ban smoking in prisons, a measure delayed until May 2026 due to concerns about potential riots.
WA Prison Smoking Ban Delayed Amidst Safety Concerns After Inmate Fire Death
A Western Australian inmate died in a fire started by a cigarette lighter in March 2024, prompting a coroner to urge the Department of Justice to immediately ban smoking in prisons, a measure delayed until May 2026 due to concerns about potential riots.
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52% Bias Score
Jenrick Calls for Armed Prison Officers to Combat Violence
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick proposes arming prison officers with Tasers and baton rounds to address a rise in attacks, prompting debate with the Ministry of Justice and the Prison Officers' Association.
Jenrick Calls for Armed Prison Officers to Combat Violence
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick proposes arming prison officers with Tasers and baton rounds to address a rise in attacks, prompting debate with the Ministry of Justice and the Prison Officers' Association.
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36% Bias Score
Third Violent Incident at HMP Swinfen Hall
Five prison officers were injured during a violent incident at HMP Swinfen Hall on Tuesday, marking the third such outbreak in recent weeks at the young offenders' prison near Lichfield, Staffordshire, which is currently operating above its safe capacity.
Third Violent Incident at HMP Swinfen Hall
Five prison officers were injured during a violent incident at HMP Swinfen Hall on Tuesday, marking the third such outbreak in recent weeks at the young offenders' prison near Lichfield, Staffordshire, which is currently operating above its safe capacity.
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48% Bias Score
Prison Officers Demand Stun Guns After Frankland Attack
Following a violent attack on three prison officers at HMP Frankland by Hashem Abedi, the Prison Officers' Association (POA) is demanding immediate action: electric stun guns for officers, stab vests for all staff, and a "Supermax" style regime for dangerous inmates.
Prison Officers Demand Stun Guns After Frankland Attack
Following a violent attack on three prison officers at HMP Frankland by Hashem Abedi, the Prison Officers' Association (POA) is demanding immediate action: electric stun guns for officers, stab vests for all staff, and a "Supermax" style regime for dangerous inmates.
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52% Bias Score
Scottish Gangster Inmates Fuel Prison Crisis
Hundreds of jailed Scottish gangsters have caused a surge in prison violence and staff safety concerns due to a gangland feud and increased use of drones to smuggle contraband, straining Scotland's overcrowded prisons.
Scottish Gangster Inmates Fuel Prison Crisis
Hundreds of jailed Scottish gangsters have caused a surge in prison violence and staff safety concerns due to a gangland feud and increased use of drones to smuggle contraband, straining Scotland's overcrowded prisons.
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48% Bias Score
Inmate Stabs Correctional Officer at Minnesota Prison
A correctional officer at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City was stabbed by an inmate on Saturday during a routine cell search; the officer is recovering, and the inmate, serving a life sentence for murder, was transferred to a maximum-security prison.
Inmate Stabs Correctional Officer at Minnesota Prison
A correctional officer at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City was stabbed by an inmate on Saturday during a routine cell search; the officer is recovering, and the inmate, serving a life sentence for murder, was transferred to a maximum-security prison.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Prison Officer Sexually Assaulted by Inmate; Systemic Issues Highlighted
A prison officer in Morón de la Frontera, Spain, was physically and sexually assaulted by an inmate with a history of violence during a solo interview; the inmate, J.M.P.S., has been transferred to a psychiatric hospital, and the prison is reviewing its security protocols.
Spanish Prison Officer Sexually Assaulted by Inmate; Systemic Issues Highlighted
A prison officer in Morón de la Frontera, Spain, was physically and sexually assaulted by an inmate with a history of violence during a solo interview; the inmate, J.M.P.S., has been transferred to a psychiatric hospital, and the prison is reviewing its security protocols.
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52% Bias Score
Prison Officer Seriously Injured in HMP Long Lartin Stabbing
A 25-year-old prison officer at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire was seriously injured after being stabbed by a 22-year-old inmate with a weapon smuggled into the prison, possibly via drone; the officer underwent emergency surgery and is now stable; this is the third attack at a Category A prison i...
Prison Officer Seriously Injured in HMP Long Lartin Stabbing
A 25-year-old prison officer at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire was seriously injured after being stabbed by a 22-year-old inmate with a weapon smuggled into the prison, possibly via drone; the officer underwent emergency surgery and is now stable; this is the third attack at a Category A prison i...
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44% Bias Score
Prison Attack: Manchester Bomber Allegedly Assaults Officers
Hashem Abedi, serving a sentence for his role in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, allegedly assaulted prison officers at HMP Frankland using hot oil and a homemade weapon, leading to a review of prison safety measures and sparking concerns about staff protection.
Prison Attack: Manchester Bomber Allegedly Assaults Officers
Hashem Abedi, serving a sentence for his role in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, allegedly assaulted prison officers at HMP Frankland using hot oil and a homemade weapon, leading to a review of prison safety measures and sparking concerns about staff protection.
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40% Bias Score
HMP Frankland Attack Highlights Urgent Need for Prison Security Reform
On Saturday, Manchester Arena bomber Hashem Abedi seriously injured three prison officers at HMP Frankland's separation center using hot oil and makeshift weapons; one officer remains hospitalized, prompting urgent calls for improved prison security and an independent review.
HMP Frankland Attack Highlights Urgent Need for Prison Security Reform
On Saturday, Manchester Arena bomber Hashem Abedi seriously injured three prison officers at HMP Frankland's separation center using hot oil and makeshift weapons; one officer remains hospitalized, prompting urgent calls for improved prison security and an independent review.
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40% Bias Score
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