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Introduction: The lived reality of those incarcerated receives less emphasis than punishment, crime and rehabilitation in public conversations about prisons. While policies and data can illuminate prison systems, they don’t convey the psychological and emotional effects of incarceration or how inequality and power influence daily experiences. Juan David Pera Lopez’s experiences offer a critical lens…
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Introduction: Beyond rules and regulations, the physical environment of prisons and immigration detention facilities shapes daily life. While confinement is often seen as control or punishment, living conditions receive less attention. Across the UK, concerns have mounted over overcrowding, restricted mobility and limited access to basic facilities. In recent years, prisons in England and Wales…
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Introduction: Immigration detention has drawn increasing global attention, particularly in the U.S, where facilities managed by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) face scrutiny. Reports highlight concerns over overcrowding, prolonged detention and mental health impacts on migrants. Images of families in restrictive environments question detention’s effectiveness and humanity (Human Rights Watch, 2025). While the U.S…
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