Prisoners could be freed from jails in England and Wales to ease pressures caused by coronavirus

Prisoners could be freed from jails in England and Wales to ease pressures caused by coronavirus as up to 10% of staff are off sick or self-isolating Prisoners could be released to ease the pressure caused by the coronavirus  Chief of Prison and Probation service revealed 13 inmates have tested positive  The Justice Secretary did … Read more

Rioting prisoners carrying metal bars smash up jail in Scotland

Two police officers have been injured in a suspected riot at a prison as tensions over coronavirus soar inside jails across the UK. Police were called to Addiewell Prison in West Lothian, Scotland, on Monday after rioting prisoners carrying metal bars are said to have ‘smashed up’ part of the jail and stabbed a prison officer … Read more

Rioting prisoners carrying metal bars smash up jail in Scotland

Two police officers have been injured in a suspected riot at a prison as tensions over coronavirus soar inside jails across the UK. Police were called to Addiewell Prison in West Lothian, Scotland, on Monday after rioting prisoners carrying metal bars are said to have ‘smashed up’ part of the jail and stabbed a prison officer … Read more

Iran lets out 85,000 prisoners on temporary release over coronavirus fears

Iran has issued its most dire warning about coronavirus, suggesting ‘millions’ could die in the Islamic Republic if the public keeps ignoring health guidance. A state television journalist who is also a medical doctor gave the warning after Shiite faithful pushed their way into the courtyards of two major shrines that had just been closed … Read more