The number of spare places in men's prisons in England and Wales has fallen to just 83, the lowest figure on record, as prisons operate at over 99% capacity.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized the lack of prison space, emphasizing it as a fundamental failure of the justice system and a consequence of prior governmental neglect.
Magistrates courts in England and Wales have been instructed to delay hearings for offenders on bail until September 10 due to the severe overcrowding crisis in prisons.
The Labour government has condemned the previous Conservative administration for neglecting the justice system, arguing that inaction has significantly contributed to the current prison overcrowding.
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