The number of people in prison in England and Wales has reached a record high of 88,350, with a notable increase seen in recent weeks driven by recent disorder.
This spike in prison numbers is attributed largely to jail sentences related to the recent summer riots, which followed incidents of violence in Southport.
The implementation of Operation Early Dawn indicates a response to the severe pressure on the prison system, allowing defendants to be held in police cells temporarily.
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced early releases for some prisoners as part of measures to manage the escalating prison population crisis.
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