Prisons13 hrs agoCriminals detained in hospital set to lose benefitsThe families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.13 hrs ago15 hrs agoSpecial measures jail 'now safer', inspectors sayAn inspection at HMP Chelmsford reveals levels of violence have fallen and self harm has reduced.15 hrs ago3 days agoEvery scrap of paper checked: Police hunting for synthetic drugs in Chicago jailBBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as America battles with a deadly new drug epidemic. 3 days ago4 days agoHe spent years in and out of prison - a single book helped change everythingOmar Mentesh features in a new BBC documentary about the books which changed five people's lives.4 days ago4 days agoSean 'Diddy' Combs moved to low-security facility in PennsylvaniaThe decision to move the rap mogul while he is serving out his 50-month sentence was made with 'safety and security in mind'.4 days ago4 days ago'Massive challenge' to protect Donaldson from harm in jailThe former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children.4 days ago5 days agoGrandma calls for end of early jail release schemeJoy Dove's grandson Lewis Bell was killed by a man released from prison hours before.5 days ago5 days agoBarlinnie water disruption shows 'ageing' prison problems - watchdog Inmates at HMP Barlinnie have experienced 'intermittent' issues with the water supply for a week.5 days ago5 days agoTwo murderers left inmate with punctured lungTwo murderers and another man have their prison terms extended for attacking a fellow inmate.5 days ago...
