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Ex-Tory councillor’s wife ‘never’ intended X post to incite violence, court told

Lucy Connolly is challenging the sentence of 31 months imprisonment that she was given last October after posting following the Southport attacks.

Evening Standard

Starmer defends prison recall shake-up that will free some domestic abusers

Campaigners for victims criticise plan to free up prison space but prime minister says he has ‘no choice’

The Guardian - UK

Criminals sent directly to jail hits six-year high amid summer disorder

The figures come just a day after the Justice Secretary announced changes to prison recall as a further emergency measure on prison overcrowding.

Evening Standard

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Peter Sullivan was wrongly jailed for 38 years – and it’s not a bizarre one-off

ANALYSIS: The case is a reminder that there are still people in prison who were jailed based on false confessions, Brian Thornton writes

The Independent UK

Recalled sex offenders and domestic abusers face early release as prisons near ‘zero capacity’

The victim’s commissioner says the emergency measures are ‘unacceptable’ – but the government has warned the UK is just months away from running out of prison spaces

The Independent UK

British teenager Bella Culley held in Georgia on drug charges

Eighteen-year-old great-granddaughter of late Labour MP Frank Cook faces potential life sentence if found guilty

The Guardian - UK

Rise in deaths in state detention an ‘escalating crisis behind closed doors’

The Ministry of Justice said the increase was driven by a 16% rise in deaths in prison custody, which are systematically investigated by coroners.

Evening Standard

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Who Is Alex Mashinsky: Quick Facts On Celsius Venture And Latest 12-Year Prison Sentence

He admitted to misleading customers about Celsius's financial health and manipulating the company's CEL token.

International Business Times UK

Bella May Culley: British Teen 'Missing' in Thailand Found Arrested in Georgia for Drug Smuggling

Bella May Culley, 18, vanished in Thailand and reappeared in Georgia, where she was arrested for smuggling cannabis. Now facing up to life in prison, her case has sparked global concern and raised questions about her sudden travels and business ties.

International Business Times UK

Thursday briefing: What the case of Peter Sullivan reveals about the system that wrongfully imprisoned him

In today’s newsletter: After almost four decades in jail, the 68-year-old was cleared this week. James Burley from Appeal examines why these failures keep happening

The Guardian - UK

Australian writer describes ‘unbearable suffering’ in Chinese jail to Albanese as health worsens

Australia says Yang’s letter is ‘message of profound courage, resilience and hope’

The Independent UK

Australian prime minister speaks of Beijing prisoner's courage, resilience and hope

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken of the courage, resilience and hope of Australian citizen Yang Hengjun, who was convicted last year in China of espionage

The Independent UK

Government facing backlash over prison recall changes to free up jail space

Some criminals serving sentences between one and four years will be returned to custody only for a fixed 28-day period.

Evening Standard

What to know about the Menendez brothers' lives and what lies ahead

Erik and Lyle Menendez will have a shot at freedom for the first time in decades after being convicted of their parents’ murder 30 years ago

The Independent UK

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‘You are truly vile’: Marjorie Taylor Greene can’t read but wants Donald Trump to jump because she said so

What her words could cause is "civil unrest."

The Independent UK

Ex-FDNY chief gets 3 years in prison for taking bribes to fast-track safety inspections

A former New York City Fire Department chief has been sentenced to three years in prison for accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to fast-track fire safety inspections

Evening Standard

‘Lives at risk’, warns domestic abuse tsar over Government’s prison recall plans

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced emergency reforms.

The Independent UK

The justice secretary has no good choices – but releasing IPP prisoners should be one

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Shabana Mahmood’s response is pragmatic but overlooks one group of prisoners whose sentences should be reviewed

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The Guardian - UK

Jail time for recalled offenders to be limited to free up prison places

UK justice secretary also announces plans for three new jails amid overcrowding crisis in England and Wales

The Guardian - US

Menendez brothers ‘huge step’ closer to freedom as judge reduces sentences

Brothers, convicted of parents’ 1989 murders, resentenced to 50 years to life, making them immediately parole eligible

International Business Times UK

Peter Sullivan Cleared After 38 Years in Prison—So Who Really Killed Diane Sindall That Night?

Peter Sullivan was cleared in May 2025 after serving 38 years for a murder he didn't commit. New DNA evidence proved his innocence, prompting fresh calls to find the real killer and review past convictions.

Reason

The Court-Ordered Takeover of Rikers Shows the Crisis in American Prisons and Jails

A federal judge finally acknowledged that New York City won't fix the constitutional crisis at Rikers on its own, but the problem goes far beyond New York City.

AAP

Jailed Aussie writer showing 'profound courage': PM

Anthony Albanese has praised jailed Australian Yang Hengjun after he released a letter from his Chinese prison cell pleading for help to come home.

The Independent UK

Las Vegas man sentenced to prison for threatening US Sen. Jacky Rosen and her family

A Las Vegas man who made antisemitic threats against Nevada U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen and her family has been sentenced to federal prison

Evening Standard

More emergency measures to cut jail overcrowding before ‘zero capacity’ reached

Legislation to bring in the changes is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks.

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