punishment
Japan Hangs Two Convicted Murderers After Sentencing by 'Lay Judge' Court
Japan executed two prisoners this morning, one of whom was the first to be convicted and sentenced to death by the country's new "lay judge" system, in which average citizens decide guilt or innocence and the severity of the punishment.
What It's Like to Have a Parent in Prison
A new report released last week in the UK examines how families are treated by prison staff and how intimidating these visits can be for them.
Do Indonesians Agree With Their Government’s Plan to Castrate Pedophiles?
After a series of high-profile sexual abuse cases, Indonesia is on the verge of mandating chemical castration. We asked people around Jakarta for their thoughts.
When Prison Food Is a Punishment
Nutraloaf, a blend of several different kinds of food mashed together and baked into a flavorless loaf, is still served to prisoners across the country.
Saudi Court Upholds Sentence of 1,000 Lashes and 10 Years in Prison for Activist Blogger
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court ignored international pressure to overturn the harsh sentence against Raif Badawi, who has been imprisoned since 2012 on charges of insulting Islam.
'Gay Panic' Is Still a Murder Defense in Some States of Australia
In Queensland and South Australia, if you're a guy who believes you're being hit on by another guy, you can kill that guy and not face a murder charge.
Should There Be a Death Penalty? - The People Speak
In this episode of 'The People Speak,' VICE News traveled around the world to ask people about the the death penalty.
We Talked to the Former Bank Robber who Once Escaped Prison in a Helicopter
In 1999, John Killick was busted out of Sydney's Silverwater Prison in a helicopter by his girlfriend, Lucy Dudko. They were both caught and John was released again last month. We talked about helicopters, chess, and freedom.
This Is Why You Should Care That Our Probation Service Has Just Been Privatised
Unskilled private security companies will now be dealing with those who are deemed to be menaces to British society.
There's Nothing More Depressing than Eating Whale Meat in a Municipal Airport
You know what would make a meal at a sterile, joyless municipal airport even more depressing? Eating the flesh of a sentient, endangered animal that was probably slaughtered by a profit-hungry poacher.
UK Considers Punishing Computer Hacking With Life in Prison
The Serious Crime Bill would alter penalties for digital criminals.
The Hangover News
This weekend, it was announced that internet trolls could now receive up to two years in jail.