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The case for abolishing women's prisons
The Explainer The justice secretary plans to drastically reduce the number of women in jail in England and Wales
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IPPs: the prisoners serving never-ending jail sentences
The Explainer Sentences of 'imprisonment for public protection' (IPPs) have been widely condemned, but many are still in force
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The Week Unwrapped: Should we send fewer women to prison?
Podcast Plus will fungi get their own kingdom, and what is Meta doing with facial recognition?
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The countries that could solve the UK prisons crisis
The Explainer Britain's jails are at breaking point, and ministers are looking overseas for solutions
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England's child prisons and the potential for reform
The Explainer Increased pressures on young offender institutions means the prison population is close to boiling point
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Tuscany's idyllic island prison with a waiting list
Under the Radar Europe's last island prison houses 90 inmates and makes wine that sells for $100 a bottle
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Can Starmer's plan solve the prisons crisis?
Today's Big Question Releasing inmates early is 'least worst option' to tackle overcrowding, but critics say it puts public at risk
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James Timpson: the new prisons minister offering offenders a second chance
In the spotlight Keir Starmer's appointment of retail boss was a 'bolt from the blue'
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What are IPP sentences?
The Explainer Thousands of prisoners remain incarcerated with no fixed date of release
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Namibia grapples with legacy of genocide on Shark Island
Under the radar A non-profit research agency believes it has located sites of unmarked graves of prisoners
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'National scandal': prison early-release scheme gets earlier and earlier
The Explainer Government says 'short-term' extension is necessary to help ease pressure on prisons
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What would it be like in jail for Trump if he's convicted?
Today's Big Question The Secret Service has begun grappling with how to protect a former president behind bars
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El Salvador: the iron fist of 'the world’s coolest dictator'
In Depth Nayib Bukele has won re-election as El Salvador's president in a landslide vote
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Armed gangs, prison breaks and on-air hostages: how Ecuador was plunged into crisis
The Explainer Gangs launch deadly revenge after president declares state of emergency following escape of feared drug boss from prison
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