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Birmingham Prison taken over from G4S by government

August 20, 2018 World Justice News 0

Birmingham Prison is being taken over by the government from the private firm G4S, after inspectors said it had fallen into a “state of crisis”. Some inmates were scared to leave their cells, Chief Inspector […]

Birmingham prison: ‘Armed men’ set cars on fire outside jail

August 7, 2018 World Justice News 0

Two masked men who were “armed with a firearm” fled from outside Birmingham Prison after cars were set on fire in a nearby car park. West Midlands Police said the men made off in a […]

HMP Birmingham inmates appear in Periscope live stream

April 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

Inmates at a prison live-streamed footage which appeared to show them smoking drugs and using mobile phones. The clip was shared on Wednesday via live video app, Periscope. Dozens of inmates at HMP Birmingham referring […]

HMP Birmingham riot: Managers told of disruption threat

October 23, 2017 World Justice News 0

Bosses at HMP Birmingham were warned of potential disorder immediately prior to a 15-hour riot, a report has said. Last December’s disturbance spread to four wings, and 500 prisoners were let out of their cells. […]

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US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

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Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]

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Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban

June 25, 2026 0

Those who carry out conversion practices – commonly known as “conversion therapy” – could be jailed for up to five years under landmark new plans. The draft Conversion Practices Bill, which criminalises “abusive acts” aiming […]