Three death row inmates in Japan are suing the government in an effort to abolish the practice of hanging death row inmates. The prisoners contend that hanging, which is now the only method of execution in the nation, is brutal. In Japan, there are currently more than 100 people waiting to be executed. Three death … Read more
Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday sought a comprehensive report from the Punjab government about non-release of inmates due to non-payment of fines on completion of their sentences. Advocate Saddem Sarwar has approached the LHC seeking the release of convicts rotting in jails for non-payment of fines. Read more: State to Pursue Prosecution in Usman Mirza … Read more
TANGERANG: A fire killed 41 inmates, injured dozens in an overcrowded prison block in Indonesia’s Banten province when most inmates were asleep, a government minister said on Wednesday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze — which was mostly contained within one block that housed prisoners jailed on drug charges — at around 3:00 am (2000 GMT Tuesday) … Read more
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered release 408 prisoners as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to surge across the country. IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah issued order and said a committee, consisting of officials from three bodies – would established to determine the bail of the accused. He said prisoners must … Read more
