A report from the Public Accounts Committee warns that overcrowded prisons will face total gridlock within months and run out of capacity by 2026. Despite emergency measures to release prisoners early, the system is in crisis, with many prisoners living in inhumane conditions. The report criticized the previous government for unrealistic plans to increase capacity by 20,000 prisoners, highlighting significant delays and rising costs. The situation jeopardizes rehabilitation efforts and increases violence and self-harm within prisons, prompting calls for immediate government action to avert disaster.
Overcrowded prisons are set for total gridlock in months, and will be out of space by 2026 despite early prisoner releases. MPs warn of a crisis.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown highlighted that the government’s historic failures have left prisons dangerously overcrowded, risking prisoner and staff safety.
The Public Accounts Committee report revealed that prior plans to increase prison capacity were unrealistic, with significant cost overruns and delays.
Many prisoners endure inhumane living conditions, with health needs often neglected, as the system struggles to manage overcrowding and provide rehabilitative services.
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