International Law

UK: Titan jails to have overcrowding built into design, admits ministry
Titan jails to have overcrowding built into design, admits ministry · 'Superprisons' envisaged to last 100 years · Split into units housing different type of offender The new generation of titan "superprisons" are being designed to be overcrowded from the...

Prison overcrowding problems in the UK
As detailed by these various news reports, folks across the pond are having American-style prison overcrowding problem: Prison overcrowding 'down to lack of proper resources' Prisoners 'sleeping in toilets' Criminal justice reforms a 'significant contributor' to prison overcrowding, say MPs...

Three-strikes, prison overcrowding back before Judiciary Committee
Not satisfied with the harsh penalties enacted by the special session of the legislature in February, we once again embark on a discussion of “true” three-strikes laws. There are four separate proposals before the Judiciary Committee to create a three-strikes and you’re out law and there are several bills dealing with prison overcrowding, inmate services [...

MA: Packed Prisons. The how and why of overcrowding.
Packed Prisons The how and why of overcrowding By CARA BAYLES Phillip is a gentleman. He folds up his limbs with poise and wears wool pants with an impeccable crease. He's prone to diatribes against misogyny...

Shoplifters swipe designer shirts www.privateofficer.com
Shoplifters swipe designer shirts www.privateofficer.com JENSEN BEACH FLA April 21 2008? A team of shoplifters grabbed thousands of dollars worth of designer shirts and ran out the door of Dillards at the Treasure Coast Square mall late Thursday afternoon, according to a Martin sheriff’s report...

TX: Pretrial detention, unnecessary incarceration driving Texas jail overcrowding
http://gritsforbreakfast.blogspot.com/2008/02/pretrial-detention-unnecessary .html Friday, February 08, 2008 Pretrial detention, unnecessary incarceration driving Texas jail overcrowding The topic of the panel I presented on at yesterday's jail overcrowding symposium in San Antonio was "Who are in county jails and why?," and a...

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Recalls Built-In Refrigerators