An official review led by David Gauke reveals that England and Wales' justice system is on the verge of collapse, driven by a punitive approach to crime and overcrowded prisons. This interim report suggests that the emphasis on longer sentences hampers effective reoffending solutions and diverts resources from probation services. Gauke calls for a reassessment of incarceration policies and emphasizes the need for alternatives to prison, highlighting that recent efforts to alleviate prison overcrowding have stemmed from years of neglect and poor policymaking.
Successive governments' overreliance on prison sentences and desire to seem tough on crime have driven the justice system in England and Wales to the brink of collapse.
Gauke criticized politicians for increasing sentencing for individual crimes without considering the systemic impact, stating it is time to accept this does not deliver justice for victims.
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