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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK news

Ex-colleague of guards attacked at Frankland warns prisons more dangerous than ever'

Prisons are becoming increasingly dangerous for staff due to overcrowding and longer sentences.
#criminal-justice
UK politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Scotland releases prisoners early to relieve overcrowded jails

New legislation in Scotland allows early release for minor offenders to combat prison overcrowding.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Dominican officials cram thousands of inmates facing no charges into overcrowded prisons

Dominican Republic's prisons are severely overcrowded, with many inmates held without charges under inhumane conditions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Early release scheme a slap in face' to forgotten prisoners languishing in jail

The UK government's early release scheme overlooks thousands of prisoners serving IPP sentences, leaving them feeling forgotten and unjustly punished.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Social justice

'Matriarch' of burglary gang released 10 days after being jailed for 18 months

Non-violent offenders are being released from prisons due to severe overcrowding issues.
UK politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Scotland releases prisoners early to relieve overcrowded jails

New legislation in Scotland allows early release for minor offenders to combat prison overcrowding.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Dominican officials cram thousands of inmates facing no charges into overcrowded prisons

Dominican Republic's prisons are severely overcrowded, with many inmates held without charges under inhumane conditions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Early release scheme a slap in face' to forgotten prisoners languishing in jail

The UK government's early release scheme overlooks thousands of prisoners serving IPP sentences, leaving them feeling forgotten and unjustly punished.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Social justice

'Matriarch' of burglary gang released 10 days after being jailed for 18 months

Non-violent offenders are being released from prisons due to severe overcrowding issues.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Prisons set to run out of spaces again within a year, MPs warn

Overcrowded prisons face impending gridlock and inhumane conditions, exacerbated by failed government plans and spiraling costs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on the Gauke review: prison isn't working | Editorial

Prison overcrowding in England and Wales is a critical issue requiring urgent reform, focusing on prevention and rehabilitation alongside punishment.
#criminal-justice-system
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
London

Jail failing to prepare inmates for release - report

HMP Brixton fails to prepare inmates for release, with high drug availability and overcrowded living conditions contributing to ongoing issues.
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago
UK news

Labour would let prisoners out early too - Starmer

A Labour government under Sir Keir Starmer would likely need to continue the early release of prisoners due to jail overcrowding.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
London

Jail failing to prepare inmates for release - report

HMP Brixton fails to prepare inmates for release, with high drug availability and overcrowded living conditions contributing to ongoing issues.
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago
UK news

Labour would let prisoners out early too - Starmer

A Labour government under Sir Keir Starmer would likely need to continue the early release of prisoners due to jail overcrowding.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Hundreds' of prisoners freed early in England and Wales not fitted with tags

Early release prisoners in England and Wales lack electronic tags, violating release conditions and raising security alarms amid criticisms of Serco's contract management.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Police left to deal with fallout' of poorly planned early release of 1,700 prisoners

Early prisoner releases raise public safety concerns due to lack of rehabilitation and planning, leaving police to manage potential consequences.
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