The Independent highlights current efforts to reform prison sentences amid a crisis of overcrowding in the UK's prison system. Minister Sarah Sackman has suggested banning criminals from attending social events, pubs, and sports grounds as part of solutions being explored by the government. This is part of a broader review, led by David Gauke, that looks into alternatives to incarceration, including mandatory community work and better behavior credits akin to systems used in Texas. The push aims to relieve pressure on prison resources and enhance safety in public spaces.
"Criminals could be banned from pubs, sports grounds and social events under plans being considered to free up prison spaces, a minister has suggested."
"Courts minister Sarah Sackman said the bans, as well as mandatory work for offenders, were very much part of the mix amid an ongoing government review of prison sentences."
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