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Prison systems use different housing arrangements to manage inmate populations effectively and safely. The two main categories of prison housing are the general population (often called “gen pop” or Cell Block 1 in many facilities) and protective custody. These distinct housing arrangements serve different purposes and house various types of inmates, each offering unique challenges…
An extradition treaty is an agreement between two countries. The countries agree to send criminals back and forth to each other. The criminal must have broken the laws in the country, asking for them to be sent back. Extradition treaties make it easier for countries to get criminals who have run away to another country….
The Citizens Coalition for Change is a political party in Zimbabwe. It was founded in 2022. Some people who used to belong to a different political party, the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance, decided to leave and start this new party instead. The Citizens Coalition for Change, or CCC for short, says it wants to…
Fair use is a part of the law that says it’s sometimes okay to copy bits from creative stuff without asking the person who made it first. This stuff could be books, music, art, movies, or anything else that’s copyrighted. Why Fair Use is Important See, when someone makes a new book or song, they…
The word “woke” has become one of the most talked-about and debated terms in recent years. This article explains what woke means, how people use it today, and why it causes such strong reactions. Original Meaning and History The term “woke” started as African American slang meaning to stay alert and aware of racial discrimination…
From Monday, a new law will come into effect in Spain that will require the registration of tourist data. This will force hotel, campsite and car rental operators to register more information about customers. According to Spain, the law is necessary to guarantee safety. The Spanish law states that tourists must provide their identity details,…
A wishlist is a list of things you want. People make wishlists for all kinds of reasons. Some people make wishlists of gifts they hope to get for their birthday or a holiday. Other people make wishlists of stuff they want to buy someday when they have enough money. You can make a wishlist about…
“Tosvika chete” is a Shona phrase that roughly translates to “we will get there” or “we will eventually arrive.” It’s an expression of determination and perseverance, suggesting that the goal will be reached despite challenges or obstacles. It can also encourage someone to keep going and not give up. The phrase gained popularity in Zimbabwe…
Keeping things low means not talking much about something, keeping quiet, staying hush-hush, and not spreading the word around town. You don’t tell everybody about your business when you keep it low. You play things close to the vest. Why Would Someone Keep Something on the Low? A person might want to keep things under…
Child support arrears happen when someone doesn’t pay the total amount they owe. If they miss a payment or don’t pay the whole amount, unpaid child support adds up every month. This debt is called being “in arrears.” Child support is money that a parent pays to help with the cost of raising their child….
