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UK Considers Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders in Prisons

UK Considers Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders in Prisons

Fri 23 May 2025 14:10 CEST

Convicted sex offenders in British prisons are to be offered medication to suppress their sex drive. Justice Minister Shabana Mahmood is considering making chemical castration mandatory

Overcrowded prisons – 1,700 inmates released

Overcrowded prisons – 1,700 inmates released

Tue 10 Sept 2024 08:42 CEST

There is a severe shortage of space in prisons in the United Kingdom. Therefore, 1,700 prisoners in England and Wales will be released prematurely on Tuesday, which has sparked criticism

Britain's Prisons Full - Prisoners Released

Britain's Prisons Full - Prisoners Released

Thu 18 Jul 2024 13:59 CEST

Shorter sentences for British prisoners

Shorter sentences for British prisoners

Fri 12 Jul 2024 17:27 CEST

The British prison system is in crisis with overcrowded prisons and reports of riots. Now the government is introducing emergency measures and shortening the sentences of a large proportion of prisoners

Starmer's finance minister is the first woman in the post

Starmer's finance minister is the first woman in the post

Fri 5 Jul 2024 20:47 CEST

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made a rapid start to the job by presenting a range of ministers in the new Labour government. The country is getting its first female Finance Minister in Rachel Reeves