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Raab considers intervening over release of Joanna Simpson’s killer

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab is considering intervening in the release of a man who bludgeoned his wife to death with a claw hammer. The Deputy Prime Minister met Joanna Simpson’s family after they argued it is “nonsensical” for British Airways ...

10 Mar 2023 at 13:05

Family fearful over ‘nonsensical’ prison release of pilot who killed his wife

The mother of a woman killed by her husband has said her family is fearful about the prospect of his release, and is calling on the Justice Secretary to look at the case. British Airways captain Robert Brown bludgeoned his 46-year-old wife ...

25 Feb 2023 at 11:55

Mahmood: No option but to free 5,500 prisoners early amid jail capacity crisis

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has claimed the Government has “no option” but to release 5,500 prisoners early, with jails projected to be overflowing by September. The temporary measures, which will see a reduction in the proportion ...

18 Jul 2024 at 13:51

Jenrick says Labour popular with criminals as he demands apology over releases

Robert Jenrick has called for the Government to apologise for releasing prisoners early as the newly-appointed shadow justice secretary said the only group Labour has increased its popularity with is criminals. On his first outing in ...

05 Nov 2024 at 13:50

Local News

Molly and Tom Martens to be freed from prison this Thursday

CONVICTED killers Tom and Molly Martens are scheduled to be released from separate prisons in North Carolina early on Thursday morning, having served their time for the voluntary manslaughter of Limerick man Jason Corbett. The ...

04 Jun 2024 at 17:33

Crime

Life should mean life: Family fear for safety as ‘Dumfries Killer’ who murdered their father released on licence

The grief-stricken family of a man who was murdered by a killer and rapist on the run have said they believe his release from prison is “dangerous” and “he will offend again” as they petition for him to remain behind bars. ...

10 Apr 2024 at 06:30

Prison population up by more than 1,000 since start of year, figures show

The number of prisoners in England and Wales has jumped up by more than 1,000 since the start of the year, new figures reveal. The prison population grew by 1,184 in the five weeks from December 30 to February 3, ...

03 Feb 2025 at 20:26

World

Four female Israeli soldiers freed in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners

Four female Israeli soldiers who were taken in the attack that sparked the war in Gaza have returned to Israel after Hamas militants paraded them before a crowd of thousands in Gaza City before handing them over ...

25 Jan 2025 at 20:45

Former actor guilty of assaulting ex-partner the day after early prison release

A former actor who was one of hundreds of prisoners released early in a bid to cut jail overcrowding has been found guilty of assaulting his former partner the day after he was freed. Heavily tattooed Jason ...

24 Jan 2025 at 18:23

More than 90 prisoners freed by mistake since April this year, figures show

A total of 91 prisoners have been freed by mistake since April this year, latest figures show, as the Government faces mounting pressure over releases in error. The data, released by the Ministry of ...

11 Nov 2025 at 15:34

Wrongful releases of 91 prisoners since April is ‘shocking’ – No 10

No 10 has admitted it was “shocking” that 91 inmates have been wrongly set free since April this year as the Government faces mounting pressure over releases in error. The data, released by the ...

11 Nov 2025 at 17:25

Scotland

Scottish prison population hits record high

The number of people in Scotland’s prisons has hit a record high, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has said. There were 8,430 people behind bars on Tuesday, above the previous high of 8,420, ...

26 Oct 2025 at 00:01

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