Prisons
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Prisons in need of 'profound' shift to prevent suicides
Speed Read Howard League calls for reform after 119 prisoners in England and Wales took their lives last year
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Prison suicides at record levels in England and Wales
Speed Read Ministry of Justice report shows rise in number of prisoners killing themselves, with assaults and self-harm also up
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How did Pentonville fugitives escape?
Speed Read Jailbreak of two dangerous prisoners triggers warning from prison governors that worse is to come
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Investigation launched into Bedford prison 'riot'
Speed Read Reports say 200 inmates were involved in six-hour disturbance at Category B jail
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David Cameron to introduce prison 'league tables'
Speed Read Prime Minister calls for inmates to be seen as 'assets' in bid to reduce re-offending
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Brazilian prisons in crisis as inmate numbers swell by a third
In Depth Humanitarian watchdog exposes multiple violations including inmates being deployed as guards.
By The Week Staff Published
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