Brussels: solidarity with 4 people charged with destroying maxi-prison model
Via Contra-Info. In its mad race for profits, capitalism throws more and more people into precariousness and makes our environment increasingly unliveable. Faced with scolding anger and misery sown into…
Five suicides among 16 prison deaths in North East, figures show
Source: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/local-news/five-suicides-among-16-prison-deaths-in-north-east-figures-show-1-7702574 Five people took their own lives in prisons in the North East during 2015 as the suicide rate behind bars remained at an ‘alarmingly high level,’ new figures…
Prison suicide rates at an “alarming level”
Source: http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2016-01-29/prison-suicides-rates-at-an-alarming-level/ Photo: pa The number of inmates taking their own lives behind bars remains at an alarmingly high level according to a new report by the Howard League for…
Attacks on prison staff reach highest level in at least 10 years
Source: http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/attacks-on-prison-staff-reach-highest-level-in-at-least-10-years-11364036701786 Attacks on prison staff are at their highest level for at least a decade amid soaring levels of violence in jails, new figures reveal. Attacks on prison staff…
An Appeal For Support For Kevan Thakrar – Written By John Bowden
Investigating division and conflict amongst the poorest and most oppressed as a means of control has always been a favoured strategy of the ruling class and within it’s prisons (the…
January 2016 Incarcerated Worker Newsletter
Source: https://iwoc.noblogs.org/post/2016/01/20/january-2016-incarcerated-worker-newsletter/ In This Issue: – Artwork by Kevin “Rashid” Johnson – A Change Has Got To Come – Mary Sue Shields – The Incarcerated Lumpen – Jose H. Villarreal…
New Year’s Eve Brixton Prison demo pics
On New Year’s Eve several dozen people went to Brixton prison at midnight to greet those caged there with music, fireworks and shouts for freedom. They gathered at the back…
2016: Our Goals & Plans for the Empty Cages Collective
Following the reflection of our efforts in 2015, below are some aims for 2016. This can’t happen without you. Contact us at info@prisonabolition.org if anything below calls you to work…
2015: Empty Cages Collective End of Year Review
This post aims to share with the world what we have learned and achieved in our second year as a small collective struggling against the prison system. You can read…
Announcing the Women and Trans* Week of Action Against the Prison Industrial Complex
Why this Week of Action? Why Now? Prisons destroy lives. The British Government intend to build 9 new mega prisons by 2020, while more & more women and trans* folk…
Overview of the Tear Down the Walls Tour #2
About the Tour The Tear Down The Walls Tour is a chance to learn about struggles against prisons across England, Wales & Scotland. The two hour workshop explores the role…
Reclaim Justice Network calls for moratorium on prison building
On 9 November 2015, the British Government announced a ‘prison building revolution’, committing to the construction of 9 new prisons across England and Wales. The Reclaim Justice Network has issued…
Seven G4S staff suspended over abuse claims at youth institution
Source: http://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/jan/08/g4s-staff-young-offenders-institution-suspended-medway-kent?CMP Seven staff at a G4S-run young offender institution have been suspended after allegations concerning the use of unnecessary force, including claims that staff punched and slapped teenagers. The…
Film – Can there be justice without punishment?
Source: https://downsizingcriminaljustice.wordpress.com/2016/01/05/can-there-be-justice-without-punishment/ Punishment lies at the heart of most criminal justice systems within western liberal democracies. But is punishment a necessary component of justice? What does punishment achieve? What is…
Protest For Kevan Thakrar On February 18
Source: http://brightonabc.org.uk/campaigns.html#11 JOIN THE PROTEST Thursday Feb 18, 12:30-2:30 pm [changed times] HM Prison Service Headquarters Clive House, 70 Petty France London SW1H 9EX Directions: – Nearest Station: St James’s…
Tear Down the Walls Workshop in Cardiff // Gweithdy Chwalwch y Cawelli
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/155456581487914/ This is a chance to learn about struggles against prisons across England, Wales & Scotland from The Empty Cages Collective www.prisonabolition.org and Community Action on Prison Expansion…
Tear Down the Walls Tour coming to Grow Heathrow
The first date of the 2016 Tear Down the Walls Tour will be Grow Heathrow in West London. Grow Heathrow is an inspiring site of resistance and the workshop is…
Prisoner stages rooftop protest at HMP Pentonville
Source: http://www.camdennewjournal.com/prisonview POLICE negotiators were scrambled to Pentonville prison today (Wednesday) after an inmate climbed on to a roof and began screaming complaints about conditions inside the jail. I watched…