Information, topic by topic, on prisons across the world

December 18, 2019

Malaysia: eight AIDS-related deaths recorded in Kajang Prison as of October, says deputy director

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Asia Health Malaysia

Eight AIDS-related deaths have been recorded involving male inmates of Kajang Prison as of October this year, said its superintendent Shollehin Dahari.

December 13, 2019

The Netherlands: Why are there so few prisoners ?

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Europe Netherlands

The Dutch justice system is cutting jail populations by offering specialist rehabilitation to people with mental illnesses.

December 12, 2019

Tunisia: "diffuser les droits humains en prison"

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Africa Access to legal rights Tunisia

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December 12, 2019

USA: the growing racial disparity in prison time

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America North America United States

A new study finds black people are staying longer in state prisons, even as they face fewer arrests and prison admissions overall.

December 12, 2019

USA: prison health care costs are higher than ever in Texas. Many point to an aging prison population.

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America North America Health United States

Although there are fewer people in prison than there were a decade ago, costs have surged along with the share of inmates who are older — and sicker.

December 11, 2019

USA: transgender inmate ruling could change prison policy

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America North America LGBTQI United States

Nevada must comply with a recent federal appeals court ruling requiring that inmates receive state-funded gender confirmation surgery.

December 11, 2019

France: “La prison, c’est le miroir dans lequel la société ne veut pas se voir”

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Europe France

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December 11, 2019

USA: the push to rein in the $1.2bn prison phone industry

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America North America Social ties United States

Phone calls to family are vital to inmates’ morale and relationships, but many can’t afford the high rates and fees.

December 11, 2019

USA: "Capitalisme carcéral" : la prison du futur sera partout

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America North America United States

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December 11, 2019

USA: how old is too old for prison?

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America North America United States

Last week, Illinois freed the Starved Rock killer at age 80. Is continuing to house prisoners his age an aid to public safety, or just a money suck?

December 10, 2019

France: un emploi après la prison (vidéo)

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Europe France

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December 10, 2019

USA: trans felons want lifetime ban on name change removed

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America North America LGBTQI United States

A group of transgender plaintiffs sued the state of Illinois for the right to change their legal name despite past felony convictions.

December 9, 2019

China: state claims all Uighur Muslims have happily 'graduated' from its oppressive prison camp system, despite widespread reports that at least 1 million are detained

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Asia China

China has imprisoned at least 1 million Uighur Muslims in prison-like detention camps in the western Xinjiang region, according to numerous activists and researchers.

December 9, 2019

Canada: une cour ontarienne entendra une contestation judiciaire

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America North America Canada

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December 8, 2019

Latvia: major Rīga prison to be closed in 2019

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Europe Latvia

Rīga’s Brasa prison will be closed starting April 1, 2019 as part of an ongoing prison reform, Aija Fedorova, a representative of the Latvian Prison Administration told the press November 7.

December 8, 2019

Finland: prisons to establish gang wings

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Finland

Finnish prisons are creating separate units for gang members, reports local news conglomerate Lännen Media (LM).

December 7, 2019

Argentina: piden intervención de la ONU por falta de comida en las cárceles

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America South America Material conditions Argentina

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December 6, 2019

France: double condamnation par la CEDH après des violences de surveillants pénitentiaires

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Europe Violence France

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December 5, 2019

USA: helping women exit the prison system

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America North America Women United States

“We think that individuals are ‘bad’ people instead of understanding that the system doesn’t create an environment for them to flourish once they leave prison”

December 3, 2019

USA: what happens when prison "lifers" get a chance at healing and redemption?

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America North America United States

In California, a prison program run by people once sentenced to life shows how even the most serious offenders are more than the worst things they’ve done.

December 2, 2019

USA: the rising rates of women in prison is an epidemic

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America North America Women United States

Women are the fastest-growing population of inmates in the United States. And what they’re being sentenced for may surprise you.

December 2, 2019

Nigeria: Ikoyi prison electrocution caused by overcrowded cell

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Africa Overcrowding Death penalty Nigeria

According to him, the facility had a capacity of 35 but accommodated 140 persons.

December 1, 2019

France: "le discrédit de la notion de droits de l'homme est un symptôme inquiétant"

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Europe Access to legal rights France

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November 29, 2019

Latvia: last inmates transferred from Brasa prison prior to closure

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Europe LGBTQI Latvia

This week the last inmates were transferred from the to-be-liquidated Brasa prison to other correctional facilities, while the Brasa prison will be closed down as of April 1, Latvian Prison Administration rep Aija Fedorova told the press.