Leicester Square attacker given indefinite hospital order
Ioan Pintaru, who stabbed an 11-year-old girl eight times in a random London attack, has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Read the full court report.
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UK unlawfully detained asylum seekers on Diego Garcia
Appeal court judges reject commissioner's challenge, confirming the unlawful detention of Tamil asylum seekers for three years on the remote island. The UK faces millions in damages.
ICE detainee who filmed Xinjiang faces removal from US
Guan Heng, who filmed alleged human rights violations in China's Xinjiang region, is detained by ICE and could be removed from the United States. His case highlights asylum challenges.
US family sues ICE over violent courthouse detention
Hilda Ramirez Sanan, a green card holder, files a lawsuit against ICE after she and her two US citizen children were violently detained outside a Massachusetts courthouse. Read the shocking details.
Judge: Home Office failed to protect vulnerable migrants
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Office unlawfully failed for years to protect vulnerable immigration detainees from inhuman treatment. The landmark case centres on Brook House near Gatwick.
US Army Veteran Detained by ICE in Georgia
A US Army veteran and legal permanent resident has been detained by ICE in Georgia, sparking outrage and legal action. Read the full story on the fight to stop his deportation.
US Prisoners Escape Through Weak Concrete Wall
Two inmates escaped from a US detention centre after exploiting crumbling concrete. The incident raises serious questions about infrastructure and security failures. Read the full investigation.
Afghan Refugee Detained in US After Asylum Interview
Ali Faqirzada, an Afghan refugee and student who aided the US, was detained by ICE after his asylum interview. His case highlights drastic new US immigration measures. Read the full story.
Amnesty alleges human rights violations at 'Alligator' Alcatraz
A new Amnesty International report details alleged human rights abuses against detainees at the 'Alligator' Alcatraz facility. Read the shocking findings and calls for action.
Amnesty alleges torture at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
A shocking new report details 'harrowing human rights violations' at a Florida immigration jail, including detainees shackled in an outdoor cage. Read the full investigation.
Women's Plight in Venezuela's Poli-Valencia Detention Centre
Photographer Ana María Arévalo Gosen documents the harrowing wait of women in a Venezuelan detention centre, where Daniela was sentenced in secret and Roxana fought addiction. Discover their stories of resilience.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells her prison story on BBC Two
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe recounts her six-year detention in Iran in a powerful BBC Two documentary, 'Prisoner 951: The Hostages' Story'. Discover her shocking experience and the wider political context.
FEMA Workers Placed Back on Leave After Whistleblower Petition
Fourteen FEMA employees who warned of disaster response risks have been placed back on administrative leave hours after returning to work, in a move labelled 'appalling' by their lawyer.
US immigration oversight dismantled, experts warn
Trump administration dismantles DHS civil rights watchdog system, reducing staff from 150 to 9. Experts warn this enables immigration abuses with impunity as detention network expands.
UN: Israel has 'de facto state policy' of torture
A damning UN report accuses Israel of systematic torture against Palestinian detainees, including children. Read the full investigation into alleged war crimes and impunity.
Councils rename Prince Andrew streets amid resident concerns
Mid and East Antrim council votes to rename Prince Andrew Way as residents report embarrassment. Discover why street name changes create administrative headaches across UK.
Actor Elaine Miles detained by ICE over tribal ID
Northern Exposure star Elaine Miles details her detention by ICE officers in Seattle who claimed her tribal identification 'looked fake'. Read her shocking account.
American Teenager Released from Israeli Prison After 9 Months
Palestinian-American teen Mohammed Ibrahim freed after nine months in Israeli detention. Family reveals severe weight loss and scabies. Read the full story of his ordeal and ongoing concerns for Palestinian children.
Asylum seekers hunger strike against UK removal scheme
Thirty asylum seekers in UK detention have begun a hunger strike protesting their imminent removal to France under the controversial 'one in, one out' scheme. Read their powerful testimonies.
Watchdog Slams Excessive Force in Immigration Detention
Shocking report reveals excessive restraint and toxic culture in UK immigration detention centres. A frail 70-year-old man was handcuffed despite posing no risk. Read the full investigation.
Judge orders bond hearings for detained migrants
A federal judge in California has ruled the Trump administration must provide bond hearings to thousands of detained migrants, a major victory for immigration rights.
ICE detains US citizen teen during school lunch
A 17-year-old US citizen was detained by ICE agents during his school lunch break in Oregon. Discover the details of this controversial incident and its wider implications.
BBC Drama Reveals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's Captivity
Compelling BBC drama tells Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's terrifying six-year Iran detention story. Plus: Chris McCausland explores revolutionary assistive technology and tonight's TV highlights.
Council error leads to minister's tax underpayment
Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid £1,500 in council tax after Westminster Council administrative error. Full payment now made. Read the full story.
US detains 65,000 immigrants during government shutdown
Exclusive data reveals tens of thousands arrested and deported during US federal shutdown as ICE operations intensify. Read the full investigation.
UK businessman's 30-year Dubai jail sentence controversy
Ryan Cornelius, 71, detained since 2008 over disputed Dubai Islamic Bank loan. Family claims bank instrumental in extending sentence until he's 84. 146 UK parliamentarians appeal for clemency.
EU Sanctions Russian Officials Over Journalist's Death
The EU imposes sanctions on Russian prison officials responsible for the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, whose body was returned with organs missing. Read the full investigation.
Double Amputee's Health Worsens in ICE Custody
The health of Liberian-born double amputee Rodney Taylor is deteriorating in a Georgia ICE detention centre. His case has gained support from Senator Raphael Warnock.
Activist Sues Trump Officials Over Alleged Collusion
Mahmoud Khalil files lawsuit demanding release of communications between Trump administration and anti-Palestinian groups following his ICE detention. Read the full story.
Council paid £125k for unlawful detention of autistic man
Southwark Council paid a £125,000 settlement after unlawfully imprisoning an autistic man in his flat for eight years. His mother says she was 'ignored, dismissed, and gaslit'.
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