#operation-early-dawn

#operation-early-dawn

Record high prison population in England and Wales has reached 88,350, driven by increased sentencing from recent civil disorder.

Operation Early Dawn implemented to alleviate prison overcrowding by holding defendants in police cells temporarily. [ more ]

The prison system in England is facing a capacity crisis, leading to alleged criminals being released on bail instead of attending court. [ more ]

Britain's prison crisis deepens due to far-right riots, leading to emergency measures to manage overcrowding and hold defendants in police custody. [ more ]

The government enacted Operation Early Dawn to manage prison overcrowding caused by rioters, allowing temporary holding of defendants in police cells. [ more ]

The government is enacting emergency measures to address prison overcrowding due to upcoming rioter sentencing. [ more ]

An emergency plan to manage prison overcrowding may be activated soon amid rising sentencing from recent riots. [ more ]