Criticism over released offenders
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The way the public are protected from criminals released from prisons is strongly criticised in a report.
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A judge&#039;s decision to sentence a 5-foot-1 man to probation instead of prison for sexually assaulting a child has angered crime victim advocates who say the punishment sends the wrong message.
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Coroner expresses concern over the treatment of Britain's young inmates.
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A convicted rapist claims his human rights have been breached because he has not been granted early release.
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A report seen by BBC News suggests violent criminals are less likely to re-offend if they meet their victims.
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The Crown Prosecution Service is due to react to criticisms made at an inquest into four cyclists' deaths.
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Â· Former lecturer stages 26 protests outside UK jailsÂ· Howard League calls for alternative punishments
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Nearly 100 murders have been committed by offenders on probation in the past two years, Home Office figures show.
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Former world boxing champion &quot;Prince&quot; Naseem Hamed has been criticised for leaving prison -- where he had been serving time for a dangerous driving conviction -- in a stretch limousine.
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CHICAGO -- Interested inmates at Newton Correctional Facility in Iowa receive teaching material that declares: "Criminal behavior is a manifestation of an alienation between the self and God. Acceptance of God and Biblical principles results in cure through the power of the Holy Spirit....
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Fewer than three prisoners in every 1,000 report they were sexually abused or harassed, but that probably is not the whole story, a government study says.
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Say what you want about the recording industry&#39;s take-no-prisoners approach to combating online piracy. At least when the music czars go after someone, they target persons suspected of trading
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Â· Man had to be stopped, says commander Â· Agitation displayed by victim added to suspicion
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Â· Decision expected soon on whether to hold retrialÂ· Four convicted men to be sentenced today
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SANFORD, Fla. - A convicted felon was mistakenly released from state prison after serving only about half of his sentence on drugs and weapons charges. He was free 16 days before corrections officials realized their error and put him back behind bars.
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Firearms evidence criticised in official review of Barry George conviction.
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A report on copyright and piracy laws says large scale offenders should face longer jail terms.