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‘National scandal’ as ministers U-turn on lifesaving fire safety plans for overcrowded prisons

SPECIAL REPORT: Eleven prisoners have died while ministers drag their heels over legally required fire safety measures in overcrowded British prisons, where there are an average of eight fires a day, Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Independent UK

Unsafe levels of cancer-causing radon gas detected at 16 UK prisons

High levels of radon gas, which can increase the risk of lung cancer, were detected at HMP Exeter and HMP Lindholme five years ago

The Independent UK

Damian Hurley: ‘I grew up at the height of when the British paparazzi were evil'

Famous mother, famous friends, jet-set lifestyle ... But at 23, model and filmmaker Damian Hurley has faced more than his fair share of tragedy — and it’s affected him profoundly

Evening Standard

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Pepper spray use at young offender institutions in England ruled legal

Howard League charity fails in battle to halt government’s decision to make Pava available to prison staff

The Guardian - UK

England prison chiefs summoned to urgent meeting with ministers over wrongful releases

Justice minister promises digital overhaul of ‘archaic’ paper system partly blamed for average of 22 people being wrongly freed each month

The Guardian - UK

Prison custody manager ‘scapegoated’ over bungled release of Hadush Kebatu, union claims

Mistakes happen all the time amid jails chaos, warns chief inspector of prisons

The Independent UK

Revealed: The eye-watering cost of letting prisons crumble

SPECIAL REPORT : The ageing prison estate is in a dire condition after years of neglect, but the cost of outsourcing basic repairs is spiralling out of control, with shower upgrades in one prison set to cost taxpayers £7.8m, Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Independent UK

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Hundreds of prison officers may have to leave UK after Labour’s visa rule change

Prison Officers’ Association says change in eligibility for skilled work visas is ‘disgraceful’ and ‘pandering to Reform’

The Guardian - UK

9 Power-of-Attorney Provisions That Fail Right When You Need Them

A power of attorney (POA) is one of the most important estate-planning documents. It allows someone you trust to act on your behalf. But many...

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How Joint Bank Accounts Cause Inheritance Disputes More Often Than Wills

When an aging parent needs help managing their finances, a common solution is to add an adult child to their bank account. This seems like a simple and practical solution. The arrangement allows the child to easily pay bills and monitor for fraud on their parent’s behalf. Many people also…

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8 Signs Your Power of Attorney Isn’t Acting in Your Best Interest

A Power of Attorney (POA) is supposed to protect you, giving someone you trust the authority to handle your finances, healthcare, or legal matters when...

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6 Times a Power of Attorney Was Used Against a Parent’s Wishes

All too often, families put their trust in a loved one with power of attorney. They believe that, because they are family, they will always act in their best interest. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Here are six examples of when a power of attorney was used against…

Clever Dude

Tasers to be issued to staff in male prisons in government crack down on violence

Justice secretary ‘determined to keep prison staff safe’ as rates of assaults on officers reached record levels last year

The Independent UK

7 Times “Friendly” Family Members Tried to Seize Power of Attorney

You trust a family member with power of attorney, expecting care and good judgment. But sometimes “helpful” turns into “harmful” when that trusted person puts themselves first—not the one they’re supposed to serve. In these seven examples of power of attorney abuse, we’ll see how relatives crossed the line and…

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10 Family Members Who Used POA to Drain an Estate

Power of Attorney (POA) is meant to protect loved ones when they can no longer make decisions for themselves. But in the hands of the wrong family member, it becomes a tool for exploitation. With access to bank accounts, property, and personal information, those granted POA can easily drain an…

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9 Signs It’s Time to Fire Your Power of Attorney

Choosing a power of attorney (POA) is one of the most important legal decisions you’ll ever make. This person has the authority to handle your finances, make healthcare decisions, and act on your behalf if you’re unable to. It’s a role built on trust, but sometimes, that trust is broken…

Evening Standard

Chemical castration of sex offenders in regional pilot had ‘some success’ – POA

The Government has accepted a proposal in the independent sentencing review to explore further use of medication.

Evening Standard

Call for action to protect prison officers ‘before there is a fatality’

A prison officers’ union has called for urgent action after attacks at two jails left prison officers injured.

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The Guardian - UK

UK prison officers to demand electric stun guns for dangerous jails

Meeting called with justice secretary after attack on three guards at HMP Frankland

The Guardian - UK

Dangerous inmates should not have access to prison kitchen, union chair says

Prison Officers’ Association official says staff are furious after attack by Hashem Abedi

The Independent UK

Manchester Arena families in ‘disbelief’ that ‘evil’ Hashem Abedi was able to attack prison officers

Inmates in high-security units banned from kitchens after prison officers attacked by Manchester Arena bomber with hot oil and blades

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer ‘appalled’ by attack on prison officers by Manchester bomb plotter and vows urgent investigation

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said ‘it is clear something went terribly wrong’ in the management of Hashem Abedi

The Independent UK

Government to review how ‘Manchester bomb plotter could attack prison guards’

Hashem Abedi threw hot cooking oil over three officers before stabbing them with ‘home-made weapons’, the Prison Officers’ Association said.

The Independent UK

Tories demand ministers ‘get a grip’ after Manchester Arena bomber’s brother’s attack on prison officers

Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick hit out after Hashem Abedi threw hot cooking oil over three prison guards

Evening Standard

Prison officers ‘stabbed by Manchester bomb plotter’ now stable, says union

The Prison Officers’ Association said Hashem Abedi threw hot oil over three officers on Saturday before stabbing them with ‘home-made weapons’.

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