Make more use of open prisons, former minister says

As he reviews sentencing policy, David Gauke points to Spain where reforms have cut prison numbers.

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Manmohan Singh, India's former prime minister, dies at 92

A mild-mannered technocrat, Manmohan Singh became one of India's longest-serving prime ministers. He was chosen to fill the role by Sonia Gandhi, the widow of assassinated Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
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Manmohan Singh, former Indian prime minister, 1932-2024

As finance minister, he paved the way for a transformative liberalisation of the state-controlled economy
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India’s former prime minister Manmohan Singh dies

Oxford-educated economist liberalised the country’s economy and paved the way for strong growth
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Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh dies aged 93

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Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh dies aged 92

The ex-politician was admitted to hospital on Thursday after his health deteriorated. Manmohan Singh, India’s first Sikh prime minister and the architect of the big-bang economic reforms that set ...
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Pope Francis opens ‘holy door’ at one of largest prisons in Italy

Pontiff opens sacred portal at Rebibbia jail outside Rome to show ‘hope does not disappoint’. Pope Francis has visited one of the largest prisons in Italy, opening a special “holy door” for the ...
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UK government art collection should be more visible to public, says minister

Sir Chris Bryant says works must also remain a valuable part of the country’s soft power
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Jordan Love says 'there's a lot more points out there for us' after dropping 34 in 'MNF' destruction of Saints

Green Bay could have been even better offensively, according to its quarterback
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Bangladesh asks India for extradition of former prime minister

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