Shabana Mahmood suggests ministers will override objections to new prisonsThe government plans to fast-track new prison construction, prioritizing national needs over local objections, amidst rising demand and overcrowding concerns.
From pristine forest to prison fortress: why Ecuador is sacrificing fragile ecosystems to build jailsLocal villagers are resisting the construction of a new prison on their ancestral lands, claiming lack of consultation and impact on their heritage and environment.