You may find it shocking, but it turns out that not everybody is equal before the law! Kings and Queens can break the law without repercussions and so can Ambassadors and Deputies with diplomatic immunity. But if you don't have immunity but you are rich and powerful, you may want to serve out your sentence in one of these...

1. Qincheng Prison, Beijing.
If you're a fallen political leader or considered high profile personnel you could stay at this luxury prison in China. Private 215sq ft cells with Televisions, Writing desks, private toilets, sofas, washing machines, and in some cases ensuite bathrooms. Prisoners receive personalized meals depending on their age and the severity of their crimes and are allowed to play games, read, exercise, or watch TV as they please.

2. Halden Prison, Norway.
Individual cells with mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and toilets with personal showers. Access to a spacious Library, soccer pitch, and a climbing wall. They also offer woodworking and cooking classes, music lessons, and even have their own fully equipped recording studio!

3. H.M. Prison Addiewell
If you're interested in learning new skills, this is the place to be! Inmates are given 40 hours a week for skill-building classes, which are divided into 3 categories, Learning and skills, jobs, and programmed interventions.

4. San Antonio Prison, Venezuela.
Also known as "The Party Prison" possibly because it's built on "Margarita" island which just so happens to be the starting point of most drug shipments to the United States. Male and female prisoners mix on the prison's grounds or by one of its 4 swimming pools. Some cells even have satellite TV and Air conditioning. In San Antonio, if you have the money you can get whatever you want.

5. Santa Ana Jail, California
In the land of the almighty dollar, the dollar is almighty! if you have the money, approximately $40,000 a year, you can stay at the luxurious Santa Ana jail, where you can do your time, how, and when you want to. with your own private cell with regular doors, no need for uniforms, and you can even bring your own cell phone and laptop. There is no Free Wifi zone though, because that would be ludicrous!

6. H.M. Prison Wandsworth.
If it's facilities you look for in a prison then how about a Sports Hall, 2 gyms, Training programs and workshops, its own Chapel, catering for 10 different religions, and even its own Award-winning radio station!

7. Aranjuez Prison, Spain.
The hardest thing about "hard-time" is being away from the family. so Aranjuez Prison allows family members to live with their incarcerated relatives. the prison has its own nursery and day-care center and of course, a child psychologist.

8. Bastoy Island, Norway.
Inmates must apply to serve time on Bastoy island and those considered a threat aren't admitted. Approximately 100 inmates live in cottages and enjoy horseback riding, tennis courts, chef-cooked meals, and even saunas. The inmates know how easy they have it and don't misbehave for fear of being sent to stricter prisons, this means that only 5 guards are needed on the island at night for all 100+ prisoners.

9. Leoben Justice Center, Austria
Each prisoner has their own private cell with TV, Private bathroom, writing desk and Kitchenette. Other facilities include a Basketball court, table tennis, gym, library, and computer room.

10. Onomichi Prison, Japan
A rise in crimes committed by the elderly has meant that Japan has had to build a prison just for the over 70's. Private cells with Tatami mat floors, a TV, a desk, a private sink and a toilet. Inmates also have personalized meals according to dietary restrictions and daily medication controls.

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