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Jimmy McGovern claims young offender institution staff 'lazy'
McGovern says officers are lazy after visiting youth offenders' institutions for new series of BBC drama.
October 7, 2026Spared execution eight times, oldest inmate in US dies at 101
Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated.
August 19, 2026Pope decries inequality, prison conditions on whirlwind last day in Africa - Reuters
Pope decries inequality, prison conditions on whirlwind last day in Africa Reuters
April 22, 2026Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".
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Jimmy McGovern claims young offender institution staff 'lazy'
Jimmy McGovern, writer of BBC drama Time, said he was "appalled" after visiting young offender institutions ahead of his upcoming series A BAFTA-winning screenwriter whose new drama is set in a young
Spared execution eight times, oldest inmate in US dies at 101
Francis Clifford Smith was given his last meal eight times. But after being spared execution each time, he went on to be regarded as the longest serving prisoner in the US before dying in June at 101
Pope Leo urges justice reform in Equatorial Guinea’s prisons
Equatorial Guinea’s prison conditions face scrutiny as Pope Leo pushes for humane treatment and reform during his visit. Save Share Pope Leo has visited one of Equatorial Guinea’s most notorious pr
Trump asks Congress for $152 million to start rebuilding Alcatraz prison
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — President Trump is requesting $152 million from Congress to begin “rebuilding” the prison on Alcatra