Fresh UK prisons crisis as riots lead to fears of overcrowding
Briefly

The prison system is facing a fresh crisis with many alleged criminals being released on bail instead of attending court, due to full capacity.
As prison capacity issues escalate, the contingency plan 'Operation Early Dawn' will prevent inmates from being taken from police cells unless there is available space.
An internal document reveals that prison escort staff will assess daily how many inmates can go to court and how many have to be released on bail.
Mark Fairhurst noted that there are only 340 spaces left in adult male prisons for rioters, highlighting the critical capacity situation.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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