Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reports of a bare room with a grated drain in the center, called “the Hole,” used as a disciplinary tactic in one facility.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) ruled that a prison’s abuse of investigative detention and restrictions on daily necessities constituted a human rights violation. According to the NHRC on ...

Last week, in our “Tech Behind Bars” series, we explored the intersection of technology and prisons, including the many ways inmates are using contraband gadgets to stay connected to the world outside ...

Allegations of racial bias in disciplinary actions at Goodwood Correctional Centre raise questions about fairness and accountability in the correctional system.

Claims of racial bias in disciplinary actions at Goodwood Correctional Centre spark concerns about fairness and ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Monitoring found solitary use and disciplinary isolation at multiple facilities in 2024. Education access inconsistent; many ...

Monitoring found solitary use and disciplinary isolation at multiple facilities in 2024. Education access inconsistent; many facilities missed required instructional time. Advocates urge ending ...