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Thousands of Ukrainian prisoners apply to join military

tass.com

The bill allowing inmates to be mobilized was signed by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on May 17

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HMP Long Lartin mutiny as fourth prisoner given extra jail time over pool ball attack

Four men received extra jail time for their part in the prison mutiny at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire

'Utter devastation': Labour won't back bid to help 'desperate' prisoners

news.sky.com

Families of offenders serving an "inhumane" prison sentence abolished more than a decade ago have said they are "bitterly disappointed" after a proposal to change the parole process was dropped due to a lack of Labour support.

Monday, May 20

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Prisoners and the Army donated most of the infected blood in Northern Ireland

www.bbc.co.uk

The Infected Blood Inquiry published its findings in London on Monday afternoon.

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Latest News | Govt Should Desist from Using Force Against Political Prisoners and Youths: Hurriyat Conference

www.latestly.com

Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. The Hurriyat Conference on Monday said the government should desist from using force against political prisoners and the youth.

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Prisoners serving sentences with no clear end is a stain on British justice – it also amounts to torture | Alice Edwards

www.theguardian.com

As a UN expert on psychological torture, I’ve asked peers to reconsider the IPP sentences still affecting thousands in jail

Sunday, May 19

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Freeing prisoners 70 days early could 'significantly increase' homelessness risk, charity fears

The Government’s scheme to allow some offenders out of prison up to 18 days early was increased to 60 days in March and is now set to rise again to 70 days on May 23

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Scottish Tories to vote against plans for releasing prisoners early

www.scotsman.com

The party’s Russell Findlay warned the proposals would ‘put public safety at risk’

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Scots prisoners open up about life behind bars and toll on mental health

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Edinburgh prisoners have spoken out about battling with violence, drugs and lack of mental health support.

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Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

www.expressandstar.com

Ken Hay went to Normandy on June 22, then was on night patrol on July 8 when he was captured and forced to work in coal mines in Poland.

Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

www.shropshirestar.com

Ken Hay went to Normandy on June 22, then was on night patrol on July 8 when he was captured and forced to work in coal mines in Poland.

Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

www.standard.co.uk

Ken Hay went to Normandy on June 22, then was on night patrol on July 8 when he was captured and forced to work in coal mines in Poland.

Saturday, May 18

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Inside The Dangerous Life-Threatening Jobs American Prisoners Are Forced Into

A new investigation reveals the dangerous life-threatening jobs American prisoners are forced into for little to no payment.

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Guard who had 'sexual activity' with prisoner allowed to go to Tenerife before sentencing

The guard also smuggled 'unauthorised items' into HMP Altcourse during 'inappropriate relationship' with criminal

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Notorious paedophile, 91, dies while prisoner at Forest Bank

David Gallop abused a boy in the early 1960s while he was a warden at the first purpose built boys' club in the country

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Russia Says U.S. Ignores Its Proposals for Prisoner Swap

www.wsj.com

The State Department says efforts to secure the release of Americans held by Russia are ongoing.