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Wandsworth Prison living conditions deemed unacceptable
September 23, 2020
The board praised the prison’s governor, Graham Barrett, and staff for their response to the Covid-19 lockdown and their commitment in challenging conditions.
Coronavirus case at West Lothian Prison with close contacts told to self-isolate for 14 days
September 23, 2020
Specialist Covid-19 team identified the positive case among NHS staff at HMP Addiewell after carrying out contract tracing at the prison.
UN recommends Ukraine grant amnesty to certain convicts amid COVID-19 pandemic
September 22, 2020
Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine Matilda Bogner announced this in Kyiv while presenting the 30th report on human rights in Ukraine, which covers six months, from February 16, 2020 to July 31, 2020, an UNIAN correspondent reported on September 22.
Severe overcrowding at HMP Preston making social distancing ‘all but impossible’
September 15, 2020
A scrutiny report has shed light on the state of severe overcrowding in a Lancashire jail which has affected coronavirus measures.
Covid-19. 24 cas en zone pénitentiaire dans le Rhône et l’Ain
September 15, 2020
Mardi 15 septembre 2020, la prison pour mineurs de Mézieu (Rhône) et le centre pénitentiaire de Bourg-en-Bresse (Ain) ont annoncé, quasi en même temps, des cas de covid-19 dans leur effectif.
Préavis de grève dans les prisons: une réunion mercredi entre syndicats et autorités
September 14, 2020
Après le préavis de grève déposé par les syndicats à la suite de l’assouplissement du droit de visite dans les prisons, une réunion est programmée ce mercredi 16 septembre entre les représentants des travailleurs et les autorités publiques, indique lundi le syndicat socialiste Acod.
Lyon : La prison pour mineurs sérieusement touchée par le Covid-19. Des mesures fortes viennent d’être prises
September 14, 2020
Même si pour l’heure, les détenus semblent épargnés, les choses pourraient évoluer dans les prochaines heures.
Coronavirus: Prisoner at Maghaberry isolated after testing positive
September 6, 2020
A prisoner has tested positive for Covid-19 for the first time in Northern Ireland.
Offender in state prison custody dies of COVID-19
September 6, 2020
An offender in the Scotland Correctional Institution has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing conditions complicated by COVID-19.
19 prisoners, 5 workers infected with coronavirus in Azerbaijani prison
August 31, 2020
Gobustan Prison in Azerbaijan, where many of those sentenced to life imprisonment serve their time along with political prisoners, has become a coronavirus hotspot.
Long welcomes next phase of prisons’ Covid recovery plan
August 27, 2020
Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed a further easing of prison restrictions introduced during the Covid pandemic, with the phased resumption of offender management programmes. Prisons will also work with their education partners to resume some class based learning.
The other prison pandemic
August 26, 2020
When 76-year-old Harry Salt entered Littlehey Prison in November, his family believed he had been handed a death sentence.
Three prisoners test positive for coronavirus as Teesside jail block goes into lockdown
August 25, 2020
A Teesside jail block has been locked down after three prisoners tested positive for coronavirus.
Visites limitées dans les prisons : quatre associations demandent des mesures pour les détenus et leurs proches
August 25, 2020
Quatre associations ont publié mardi une carte blanche demandant à l’administration pénitentiaire de prendre des mesures qui garantissent des relations affectives aux prisonniers malgré le contexte sanitaire actuel.
5 prison employees test positive for coronavirus
August 24, 2020
Five employees at the Corradino Correctional Facility, CCF, have been found positive for coronavirus. A spokesperson for the Home Affairs Ministry told Newsbook.com.mt that until today 600 swab tests were carried out amongst the CCF employees and inmates too.
Les prisons, compliquées d’accès pour les avocats
August 23, 2020
Les 508 détenus libérés temporairement pour cause de cornavirus ont retrouvé leurs cellules, établissant le chiffre d’occupation pénitentiaire à 10.370 détenus ce 22 août, confirme l’administration pénitentiaire,
Scots prisoners ordered to wear face masks in latest coronavirus’ legislation
August 23, 2020
Inmates are to be made to wear face coverings in Scottish jails. It comes after face masks –medical grade face coverings – were made mandatory for staff but not prisoners earlier this month.
Woman becomes first confirmed Covid-19 case in Irish prison system
August 22, 2020
A FEMALE INMATE has become the first prisoner in Ireland to be diagnosed with Covid-19.
Coronavirus à Marseille : Quatre cas confirmés à la prison des Baumettes
August 20, 2020
A la prison des Baumettes à Marseille, l’alerte est déclenchée après la découverte de deux cas positifs au Covid-19 depuis lundi parmi les détenus, rapporte le quotidien La Provence.
Inmates climb on prison roof and refuse to come down for six hours
August 18, 2020
A crack national team along with police and the fire service were sent to the prison near Devizes last Tuesday at about 4pm after the inmates managed to climb on the roof and refused to come down for about six hours.
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