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Youth block of adult prison to shut after teen's death

Youth block of adult prison to shut after teen's death

A high-security youth wing at an adult prison where Indigenous teenager Cleveland Dodd recently fatally self-harmed will be closed and replaced.

Long wait for justice ends as singer's killer jailed

Long wait for justice ends as singer's killer jailed

Long wait for justice ends as singer's killer jailed

Long wait for justice ends as singer's killer jailed

Paul Charlton has been sentenced to jail for the 2007 murder of girlfriend Joanne Howell in what the judge described as an extreme act of domestic violence.

Harmful and costly prisons 'failing to reduce crime'

Harmful and costly prisons 'failing to reduce crime'

Harmful and costly prisons 'failing to reduce crime'

Harmful and costly prisons 'failing to reduce crime'

South Australia's incarceration rate jumped by almost a third in the past decade, leading advocates to call for a rethink on the role of prisons in society.

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Prisons boss rejects blame for ex-guard's sex crimes

Prisons boss rejects blame for ex-guard's sex crimes

A break-down in prison processes has been blamed for a former guard's persistent sexual abuse of female inmates at an inquiry into the crimes.

Rapist allowed to work in prison despite allegations

Rapist allowed to work in prison despite allegations

The governor of a women’s prison where inmates were raped says she was at a loss as how to deal with the former officer later convicted of the assaults.

'Unlikely prisoner' tells remarkable story of survival

'Unlikely prisoner' tells remarkable story of survival

Australian economist Sean Turnell became an unlikely prisoner when convicted of being a spy by the Myanmar military but optimism kept hopes of freedom alive.

'Broken' prison system sparks call for funding shake-up

'Broken' prison system sparks call for funding shake-up

An advocacy group is calling on the Victorian government to redirect money away from the state's prison system to get further ahead on justice reform.

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Man jailed for killing neighbour in drunken row

Man jailed for killing neighbour in drunken row

Man jailed for killing neighbour in drunken row

Man jailed for killing neighbour in drunken row

A man who murdered his neighbour during a drunken argument, and then told triple zero "I'm going to jail", will spend up to 23 years in prison.

Second Christmas Day plot terrorist to be freed early

Second Christmas Day plot terrorist to be freed early

Second Christmas Day plot terrorist to be freed early

Second Christmas Day plot terrorist to be freed early

A convicted terrorist has had six years shaved off his maximum prison sentence after a successful appeal, bringing his jail term in line with a co-offender.

Man dies in custody following police negotiation

Man dies in custody following police negotiation

Man dies in custody following police negotiation

Man dies in custody following police negotiation

A probe is under way into the death of a 30-year-old man arrested after a negotiation with police and who then suddenly became unresponsive.

Australia must raise age of criminal responsibility: UN

Australia must raise age of criminal responsibility: UN

Australia must raise age of criminal responsibility: UN

Australia must raise age of criminal responsibility: UN

The United Nations has highlighted gaps in Australia's efforts to protect children from abuse, including the need to raise the age of criminal responsibility.

CCTV gaps to remain at women's jail after guard's rapes

CCTV gaps to remain at women's jail after guard's rapes

CCTV gaps to remain at women's jail after guard's rapes

CCTV gaps to remain at women's jail after guard's rapes

A prison where a former guard sexually abused female inmates needs hundreds more CCTV cameras, but there has been no commitment to address the security issue.

Newlywed father stabbed to death in romantic dispute

Newlywed father stabbed to death in romantic dispute

Newlywed father stabbed to death in romantic dispute

Newlywed father stabbed to death in romantic dispute

Dylan Bond's family have described the heartbreaking moment they found out the 26-year-old father had been murdered during an altercation at a Geelong home.

Private prison deal ditched in NSW jails shake-up

Private prison deal ditched in NSW jails shake-up

Private prison deal ditched in NSW jails shake-up

Private prison deal ditched in NSW jails shake-up

One of the largest prisons in NSW will be returned to public ownership after 30 years as the state government unwinds privatisation of the facilities.

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Doctor claims damning Veronica Nelson findings unfair

A doctor is appealing against findings made by a coroner who tarnished his reputation over his care of Aboriginal woman Veronica Nelson while in custody.

Two men on the run after escaping prison

Authorities are searching for two men who absconded from a correctional centre in Townsville on Sunday.

Hundreds rally after Indigenous teen's death in custody

Hundreds of people have gathered to call for justice after the death of an Indigenous teen who self-harmed in the youth wing of an adult prison.

Death in custody inquest examines risk, health services

An inquest into the death of an inmate at Tasmania's Risdon Prison is examining mental health services and risk management.

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Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd 'let down': WA premier

The death of an Indigenous teenager who self-harmed while in custody has reignited calls for improvement and change in the justice system.

Man who decapitated teen blocked from seeking parole

James Patrick Roughan who stabbed and decapitated a 17-year-old boy has unsuccessfully sought release on parole after 15 years in prison.

Inspector queries expansion of maximum security prison

The expansion of a maximum security prison has been questioned after a report found insufficient resources and lagging infrastructure were undermining safety.

'Our boy deserved a future': Indigenous teen's family

The death of an Indigenous teenager in a prison cell has been described as preventable, as pressure mounts to close the controversial high-security facility.

'Disturbing' lockdown trend at youth detention centre

Tasmania's custodial inspector has a described disturbing and unprecedented lockdowns at the state youth detention facility.

Shooting of escaping man was murder, jury told

A prison officer is defending a murder charge after shooting a shackled inmate who'd slipped a colleague's grip and run across a road.

Rapist and killer cuts off ankle monitor, on the run

Police are urgently hunting for a convicted rapist and killer after the 55-year-old high-risk offender allegedly cut off an ankle monitor.

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