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Scotland's Prison Population Exceeds Early Release Levels
Seven months after Scotland released over 300 prisoners to alleviate overcrowding, the prison population has risen above the initial trigger level of 8,326, reaching 8,359, prompting concerns about prison capacity and management.
Scotland's Prison Population Exceeds Early Release Levels
Seven months after Scotland released over 300 prisoners to alleviate overcrowding, the prison population has risen above the initial trigger level of 8,326, reaching 8,359, prompting concerns about prison capacity and management.
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24% Bias Score
Peruvian Prison Mega-Operation Targets Extortion
On August 30, 2026, a simultaneous operation in 68 Peruvian prisons resulted in the seizure of contraband and the potential relocation of inmates suspected of leading extortion rings.
Peruvian Prison Mega-Operation Targets Extortion
On August 30, 2026, a simultaneous operation in 68 Peruvian prisons resulted in the seizure of contraband and the potential relocation of inmates suspected of leading extortion rings.
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24% Bias Score
EU Toolkit Targets Viral Hepatitis Elimination in Prisons
The EU launched a toolkit to combat viral hepatitis in prisons, aiming for elimination by 2030, addressing the high prevalence among incarcerated populations and drug users, and highlighting challenges like limited resources and inadequate training.
EU Toolkit Targets Viral Hepatitis Elimination in Prisons
The EU launched a toolkit to combat viral hepatitis in prisons, aiming for elimination by 2030, addressing the high prevalence among incarcerated populations and drug users, and highlighting challenges like limited resources and inadequate training.
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12% Bias Score
Overcrowding and Understaffing Cripple Basque Prisons, Prompting Union Strike
The ELA union revealed a critical situation in Basque prisons: severe overcrowding (1,779 inmates, exceeding maximum capacity by 489), and a substantial staff shortage (295 fewer workers than the approved plan), leading to a week-long strike starting June 9th.
Overcrowding and Understaffing Cripple Basque Prisons, Prompting Union Strike
The ELA union revealed a critical situation in Basque prisons: severe overcrowding (1,779 inmates, exceeding maximum capacity by 489), and a substantial staff shortage (295 fewer workers than the approved plan), leading to a week-long strike starting June 9th.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Proposes Tariff-Based Tax System and Transfer of Criminals to El Salvador
President Trump proposed replacing income tax with tariffs, citing historical precedent and claiming billions in daily revenue, and suggested sending violent American criminals to El Salvadorian prisons, praising the country's security under President Bukele, despite a recent 90-day pause on recipro...
Trump Proposes Tariff-Based Tax System and Transfer of Criminals to El Salvador
President Trump proposed replacing income tax with tariffs, citing historical precedent and claiming billions in daily revenue, and suggested sending violent American criminals to El Salvadorian prisons, praising the country's security under President Bukele, despite a recent 90-day pause on recipro...
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48% Bias Score
France to Open High-Security Prisons for Drug Traffickers
France will open two high-security prisons by October 15th to house 200 drug traffickers in isolation, following the deadly escape of Mohamed Amra and inspired by Italy's anti-mafia prisons; the new regime includes strict isolation, thorough searches, and a high staff-to-inmate ratio, but raises hum...
France to Open High-Security Prisons for Drug Traffickers
France will open two high-security prisons by October 15th to house 200 drug traffickers in isolation, following the deadly escape of Mohamed Amra and inspired by Italy's anti-mafia prisons; the new regime includes strict isolation, thorough searches, and a high staff-to-inmate ratio, but raises hum...
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48% Bias Score
Morocco Implements Alternative Sentencing to Ease Prison Overcrowding
To alleviate severe prison overcrowding and reduce costs, Morocco introduced alternative sentences like electronic monitoring, community service, and fines for minor offenses, impacting approximately 1,700 individuals initially.
Morocco Implements Alternative Sentencing to Ease Prison Overcrowding
To alleviate severe prison overcrowding and reduce costs, Morocco introduced alternative sentences like electronic monitoring, community service, and fines for minor offenses, impacting approximately 1,700 individuals initially.
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16% 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
France Opens Maximum-Security Prison Amidst Rising Drug Violence
France opened its first maximum-security prison in Vendin-le-Vieil to combat escalating drug-related violence involving minors; the 100-inmate facility features individual cells, strict communication controls, and comprehensive searches, contrasting with other European approaches and raising human r...
France Opens Maximum-Security Prison Amidst Rising Drug Violence
France opened its first maximum-security prison in Vendin-le-Vieil to combat escalating drug-related violence involving minors; the 100-inmate facility features individual cells, strict communication controls, and comprehensive searches, contrasting with other European approaches and raising human r...
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52% Bias Score
UK Probation Service Faces Catastrophic Consequences Amidst Planned Increase in Community Sentences
A plan to move thousands of criminals in England and Wales from prison to community sentences risks "catastrophic consequences", a watchdog warns, unless the Probation Service is overhauled; the government is expected to announce an overhaul of the criminal justice system on Thursday.
UK Probation Service Faces Catastrophic Consequences Amidst Planned Increase in Community Sentences
A plan to move thousands of criminals in England and Wales from prison to community sentences risks "catastrophic consequences", a watchdog warns, unless the Probation Service is overhauled; the government is expected to announce an overhaul of the criminal justice system on Thursday.
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52% Bias Score
Israel's National Security Budget Soars to NIS 28 Billion
Israel's National Security Ministry's budget will surge to NIS 28 billion in 2025, including NIS 1.9 billion for new prisons due to rising security prisoners and NIS 1.081 billion for police and prison service wage increases, reflecting increased security concerns and operational demands.
Israel's National Security Budget Soars to NIS 28 Billion
Israel's National Security Ministry's budget will surge to NIS 28 billion in 2025, including NIS 1.9 billion for new prisons due to rising security prisoners and NIS 1.081 billion for police and prison service wage increases, reflecting increased security concerns and operational demands.
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40% Bias Score
Overcrowded Dominican Prisons Face Crisis Amidst Reform Failures
The Dominican Republic's prisons are severely overcrowded, holding over 26,000 inmates, more than 60% of whom are in pretrial detention without charges, leading to inhumane conditions and preventable deaths; despite promises of reform, problems persist due to systemic issues and alleged corruption.
Overcrowded Dominican Prisons Face Crisis Amidst Reform Failures
The Dominican Republic's prisons are severely overcrowded, holding over 26,000 inmates, more than 60% of whom are in pretrial detention without charges, leading to inhumane conditions and preventable deaths; despite promises of reform, problems persist due to systemic issues and alleged corruption.
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48% Bias Score
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