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Court orders man's surrender despite 'generalised deficiencies in the independence of the judiciary in Poland'

The High Court has ordered the surrender of a Polish man to face trial in his native country despite finding “generalised and systemic” violations to the independence of Poland’s judiciary.

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Inmates die by suicide after failed break-out attempt

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Dutch want prisoners to pay €16 per night for cells

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Baghdad death toll revised to 22

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Mubarak trial set for Cairo

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Mubarak to be tried in Cairo

Blaze and riots at Venezuela prison

Fire ripped through a prison where thousands of Venezuelan troops struggled to put down a revolt by inmates as dozens of horrified relatives tried to watch the fighting.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2011

Iraq admits Irish aid worker’s killer escaped a year ago

THE convicted Iraqi mastermind of the killing of Irish aid worker Margaret Hassan escaped from prison almost one year ago, a government minister admitted for the first time yesterday.

Mon, 23 Aug, 2010

US hands over prison keys to Iraq

The US military handed over Tariq Aziz and dozens of other members of Saddam Hussein's inner circle to Iraqi authorities who will assume control today of the last American-run detention facility in the country.

Thu, 15 Jul, 2010

Rioters start fires at Abu Ghraib prison

Abu Ghraib prison inmates rioted for a second straight day today to demand better conditions, setting fire to mattresses and seizing an assault rifle from a guard before authorities said the situation was brought under control.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2009

Iraq to reopen Abu Ghraib prison

The Iraqi government will reopen the notorious Abu Ghraib prison next month, under a new name, a senior justice official said today.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2009

Iraqi PM: Saddam must be executed

Iraq’s prime minister today said those who opposed the execution of Saddam Hussein were insulting the honour of his dead victims.

Fri, 29 Dec, 2006

US and Iraqi aithorities release 500 more prisoners

US and Iraqi authorities released 500 more prisoners today, the deputy justice minister said, the latest batch of the 2,500 inmates to be freed under Prime Minister Nouri Maliki’s national reconciliation plan.

Mon, 19 Jun, 2006

Tanks surround Kabul riot prison

Security forces with tanks and heavy guns surrounded Kabul’s main prison today, as Afghan authorities sought to resume negotiations with rioting prisoners, but warned they could use force.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2006

Al-Qaida inmates riot in high-security Afghan prison

HUNDREDS of inmates, including convicted al-Qaida and Taliban militants, overpowered guards and took control of parts of a high-security prison in Afghanistan’s capital, officials said yesterday.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2006

Rioting inmates seize control of Kabul prison wing

Terror convicts and hundreds of other inmates clashed with guards and took control of parts of a high-security prison in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, officials said today.

Sun, 26 Feb, 2006

Schoolgirl, 11, admits to smoking heroin after collapsing in classroom

A SCOTTISH girl of 11 who collapsed at school is being treated for the effects of heroin.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2006

Iraq: US military confirms imminent release of detainees

The US military today said it would release five female Iraqi detainees, a move demanded by the kidnappers of an American reporter to spare her life.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2006

Mogul's arrest could herald 'return to Soviet repression'

The jailing of Russia’s richest man in what is widely seen as a politically-driven attack on his oil empire could herald a return to Soviet-style repression that is bound to trigger capital flight, media and politicians warned today.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2003

Former South Korean minister on bribery charges

A former South Korean deputy justice minister has been arrested on bribery charges.

Sat, 22 Dec, 2001