Newgate Prison Notes Newgate Prison Newgate Prison was a prison at the corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey just inside the City of London, England, originally at the site of Newgate, a gate in the Roman London Wall. Built in the 12th century and demolished in 1904, the prison was extended and rebuilt many times, and remained in use for over 700 years, from 1188 to 1902. In the early 12th century, Henry II instituted legal reforms that gave the Crown more control over the administration of justice. As part of his Assize of Clarendon of 1166, he required the construction
Evin Prison their media platforms. The Iran government is notorious for its restrictive nature in general, common punishments include: floggings, amputations, and blindings. According to Amnesty International, in 2014, miners were sentenced to 30-100 lashes for protesting working conditions. Other causes for punishment include: ‘publishing lies’ and ‘creating unease in the public mind'. Evin Prison Evin Prison () is a prison located in the Evin neighborhood of Tehran, Iran. The prison is notable as the primary site for the housing of Iran's political prisoners since 1972, before and after the Islamic Revolution, in a purpose-built wing nicknamed "Evin University" due to the