La nouvelle série "Prisoner" suit une agente pénitentiaire (Izuka Hoyle) escortant un tueur à gages (Tahar Rahim) devenu témoin protégé. Menottés ensemble après une attaque, ils fuient, naviguant entre méfiance et alliance. La série, disponible sur Canal+ dès le 13 juillet, mise sur l'action et le rythme effréné.
A US prisoner serving time for money laundering allegedly moved $290,000 in cryptocurrency in January 2024 after a court ordered the assets forfeited, highlighting a gap in government control over digital assets.
L'ONG Prisoners Defenders denuncia un record di 1.306 detenuti politici a Cuba a fine giugno, con 32 nuovi casi nell'ultimo mese. L'organizzazione critica il governo per aver intensificato gli arresti mirati e l'uso della privazione medica come repressione.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova announced that preparations are ongoing for further prisoner-of-war exchanges with Ukraine. She also stated that all civilians captured by Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk Region have been released, though efforts continue to find some missing individuals.
Russia's Human Rights Ombudswoman Yana Lantratova stated that new prisoner-of-war exchanges are in progress and that efforts are being made to expedite the process. She emphasized that specific dates are not announced to avoid disrupting the sensitive operations.
In June, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova and the Defense Ministry verified the status of 91 missing soldiers. They also achieved positive results on 342 requests concerning healthcare, social benefits, and documents, and organized three prisoner swaps returning 550 servicemen.
A violent prison riot in Sri Lanka has resulted in 26 deaths, including seven guards, and over 100 injuries. The clashes, involving two drug gangs at Negombo Prison, are the deadliest in the country's recent history. An investigation has been launched.
A BBC World Service investigation has identified Yurii Temerbek and two other men accused of torturing and sexually assaulting civilians in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. Survivors describe systematic abuse in secret detention centers, with allegations including beatings, electric shocks, and sexual violence. The accused men appear to be living ordinary lives in Russia and occupied Ukraine, while Ukrainian authorities pursue criminal proceedings against them.
HM inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor's final report criticizes Labour ministers for "brutal" cuts to prison education, leading to increased drug use, self-harm, and violence. Taylor warns of risks from upcoming prisoner releases and highlights issues like drone smuggling and long delays for mentally unwell patients.
The death toll from violent unrest at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, has climbed to 25, including four guards. Over 100 people were injured in clashes between rival inmate groups, reportedly over drug trafficking operations. Security forces have been deployed to restore order.
The death toll from violent unrest at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, has risen to 19, including four guards. Over 100 people were injured in clashes between rival inmate groups, reportedly over drug trafficking activities. Security forces have been deployed to restore order.
Russia and Ukraine are in negotiations for another prisoner of war exchange, with lists currently being verified. The Human Rights Ombudswoman Yana Lantratova expressed hope for a prompt result, following a previous exchange on June 26 where 160 Russian servicemen were returned and 160 Ukrainian servicemen were transferred.
Two soldiers, identified as South Korean nationals, were captured in Kursk in early 2025. Seoul considers the entire Korean peninsula its territory, making them citizens. Kyiv seeks South Korean arms amid Western supply struggles, while Seoul hesitates due to the active war zone.
South Korea considers soldiers captured in Kursk in early 2025 as its nationals, per its constitution. Seoul is open to accepting defectors, amid Kyiv's push for South Korean arms and EU pressure on Seoul to supply Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced his intention to discuss prisoner exchanges with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. The issue will also be raised during Spoljaric's meetings with Russian Defense Ministry officials, the Human Rights Commissioner, and the Children's Rights Commissioner.
Maria Pearson, Britain's longest-serving female prisoner, will be released after a Parole Board panel determined she no longer poses a public risk. Pearson was jailed for life in 1987 for the 1986 murder of Janet Newton.
Five residents of Russia's Kursk Region, captured by Ukraine in 2024, are returning home, facilitated by efforts of Russian human rights ombudsperson Yana Lantratova.
Crimea declared an "emergency situation" due to fuel shortages and power cuts from Ukrainian aerial attacks. Russia reported shooting down 660 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine plans domestic AI computing capacity with Kyivstar, and both nations swapped 160 captured soldiers.
Russia reports downing 660 drones, a prisoner exchange, and territorial gains in Ukraine. Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions rise with US warnings, Chinese statements on the UN Charter, and concerns over Western military bases. Economic impacts include oil export bans and app store removals.
The UK government plans to release approximately 6,000 inmates in stages over the coming months to alleviate prison overcrowding. Prisoners serving sentences under 18 months will be released first, with others eligible later based on behavior and sentence length. The reforms have faced criticism from opposition parties and justice groups concerned about victims' distress.
The US Supreme Court ruled that a Rastafarian man cannot sue prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks, citing the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). Justice Gorsuch stated officials must consent to liability under RLUIPA, a decision dissented by liberal justices.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that a Louisiana prisoner cannot sue prison guards for money damages after they forcibly shaved his dreadlocks, citing the Spending Clause of the Constitution. The majority held that laws passed under this clause function as contracts, and individual suits require the agreement of the sued parties.
Kent Kiehl's research using fMRI to identify psychopathy in criminals has become controversial. Despite initial skepticism, his work has been used in thousands of US court cases to argue for lighter sentences, but critics warn it echoes discredited eugenic thinking and can lead to harsher punishments.
Anthony Bailey, 61, freed after 27 years, now faces prison again due to a Supreme Court ruling limiting compassionate release. The ruling excludes inmates whose sentences are long due to mandatory penalties, even if no shots were fired.
