Tag: Prisons
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German Foreign Office criticises Hungary’s justice system: Maja T. handcuffed and led into court on a leash
Maja T. is accused of ‘attempted murder’ for allegedly attacking neo-Nazis in Budapest. At the start of the trial, the anti-fascist rejected a deal to reduce her prison sentence. Their father criticises blackmail. Jan Theurich, Matthias Monroy The trial against…
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Antifascists wanted in Budapest demand trial in Germany: Lawyers and parents oppose extradition to Hungary
Unless they will not be extradited to Budapest, German antifascists apparently want to turn themselves in after going underground. For the “fair trial” demanded in Germany, the local judiciary could then force Hungary to investigate. Defendants who Hungary wants to…
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Antifa trial: Germany has no problem with human rights in Hungary, Police in Finland arrest another wanted person
On this year’s “Day of Honour”, participants in Budapest once again displayed National Socialist symbols without any punishment. The German Federal Police prevented six right-wing extremists from leaving the country. Across almost all parties, politicians in Italy are appalled by…
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Significantly more suicides in German prisons: Intelligent video surveillance to detect “suicide plans”
Most people in German prisons take their own lives while in custody. The Ministry of Justice wants to prevent this with intelligent video surveillance. In 2019, 144 people died in German prisons, and by 2021 the figure had risen to…
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Authorities to tighten imprisonment for deportation after two asylum seekers escaped in Dresden
Detention pending deportation is not a punishment, emphasise members of the Left Party after two Algerians managed to flee from a detention centre. Meanwhile, right-wingers are calling for a “manhunt”. After the successful escape of two rejected asylum seekers from…
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Facial recognition and mobility tracking: UK is monitoring foreign criminals with smartwatches
Five times a day, people awaiting trial or deportation can be prompted by an app to scan their face. Together with location data, the information will be stored by the prison administration for up to six years. The UK Ministry…