prison reforms
Coverage of prison reforms in the Nexus archive.
- Punjab Assembly speaker, CM Maryam meet up again over legislative issues
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held a second meeting in a week to discuss legislative issues, emphasizing inclusive legislation and mutual coordination between treasury and opposition members. They addressed prison reforms and the Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, 2026, while also praising initiatives like the 'Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar' scheme.
- Spanberger unveils reformed practices for Va. prisons and council on corrections
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the creation of the Governor’s Community Partnership Council On Corrections to address issues in Virginia prisons. The council includes advocacy groups, healthcare providers, and formerly incarcerated individuals. Recent reforms under Spanberger’s administration have reduced use of force and lockdowns in state prisons.