Prisons set to run out of spaces again within a year, MPs warnOvercrowded prisons face impending gridlock and inhumane conditions, exacerbated by failed government plans and spiraling costs.
Four new prisons to be built but space could still run out, minister warns UK politics liveBuilding more prisons alone won't fix the criminal justice system; holistic investment in legal aid, CPS, and rehabilitation is essential.
Prisons set to run out of spaces again within a year, MPs warnOvercrowded prisons face impending gridlock and inhumane conditions, exacerbated by failed government plans and spiraling costs.
Four new prisons to be built but space could still run out, minister warns UK politics liveBuilding more prisons alone won't fix the criminal justice system; holistic investment in legal aid, CPS, and rehabilitation is essential.
Scotland releases prisoners early to relieve overcrowded jailsNew legislation in Scotland allows early release for minor offenders to combat prison overcrowding.
Court backlog crisis laid bare as new trials not due to start until mid-2027The criminal justice system is facing severe delays, scheduling trials as far out as 2027, impacting victims and exacerbating prison overcrowding.
Dominican officials cram thousands of inmates facing no charges into overcrowded prisonsDominican Republic's prisons are severely overcrowded, with many inmates held without charges under inhumane conditions.
Riots push overcrowded prisons to crisis point triggering one in, one out' measuresBritain's prison crisis deepens due to far-right riots, leading to emergency measures to manage overcrowding and hold defendants in police custody.
Only 100 spaces remaining in men's prisons in England and WalesMen's prisons in England and Wales are facing a crisis, with only 100 spaces left and a record population of 88,234 inmates.
Hundreds of inmates sleeping on mattresses on ground due to overcrowding in Irish prisons, figures showThe Irish prison system is overcapacity at 111%, leading to severe overcrowding issues.
Scotland releases prisoners early to relieve overcrowded jailsNew legislation in Scotland allows early release for minor offenders to combat prison overcrowding.
Court backlog crisis laid bare as new trials not due to start until mid-2027The criminal justice system is facing severe delays, scheduling trials as far out as 2027, impacting victims and exacerbating prison overcrowding.
Dominican officials cram thousands of inmates facing no charges into overcrowded prisonsDominican Republic's prisons are severely overcrowded, with many inmates held without charges under inhumane conditions.
Riots push overcrowded prisons to crisis point triggering one in, one out' measuresBritain's prison crisis deepens due to far-right riots, leading to emergency measures to manage overcrowding and hold defendants in police custody.
Only 100 spaces remaining in men's prisons in England and WalesMen's prisons in England and Wales are facing a crisis, with only 100 spaces left and a record population of 88,234 inmates.
Hundreds of inmates sleeping on mattresses on ground due to overcrowding in Irish prisons, figures showThe Irish prison system is overcapacity at 111%, leading to severe overcrowding issues.
The Guardian view on the Gauke review: prison isn't working | EditorialPrison overcrowding in England and Wales is a critical issue requiring urgent reform, focusing on prevention and rehabilitation alongside punishment.
Efforts to release prisoners from long sentences draw new interestLawmakers consider second look legislation for reevaluating long prison sentences to address overcrowding and overspending.
Boris Johnson binned' solution to prisons crisis as PM, claims Dominic CummingsThe UK is faced with a prison overcrowding crisis, prompting early releases of prisoners as a desperate measure.
The Guardian view on the Gauke review: prison isn't working | EditorialPrison overcrowding in England and Wales is a critical issue requiring urgent reform, focusing on prevention and rehabilitation alongside punishment.
Efforts to release prisoners from long sentences draw new interestLawmakers consider second look legislation for reevaluating long prison sentences to address overcrowding and overspending.
Boris Johnson binned' solution to prisons crisis as PM, claims Dominic CummingsThe UK is faced with a prison overcrowding crisis, prompting early releases of prisoners as a desperate measure.
We may run out of prison space despite building more - ministerUK prisons face a severe overcrowding crisis, necessitating solutions beyond just building more facilities.
Why have England and Wales nearly run out of prison spaces?Men's prisons in England and Wales are facing a critical overcrowding crisis, with fewer than 100 spaces available, causing delays in court hearings.
Police left to deal with fallout' of poorly planned early release of 1,700 prisonersEarly prisoner releases raise public safety concerns due to lack of rehabilitation and planning, leaving police to manage potential consequences.
Overcrowded jails unable to deal with surge in prisoners following 'widespread public disorder', minister is toldA new targeted drug testing system for prison staff is being implemented amid concerns about overcrowding and public disorder.
Indefinite jail terms excluded from flagship review to end prison overcrowding crisisThe government review on prison sentencing will exclude IPP sentences, leaving thousands without a chance for release.
Ministers to give magistrates in England and Wales more sentencing powersMinisters plan to empower magistrates in England and Wales to impose longer sentences to reduce court case backlogs and prison overcrowding.
We may run out of prison space despite building more - ministerUK prisons face a severe overcrowding crisis, necessitating solutions beyond just building more facilities.
Why have England and Wales nearly run out of prison spaces?Men's prisons in England and Wales are facing a critical overcrowding crisis, with fewer than 100 spaces available, causing delays in court hearings.
Police left to deal with fallout' of poorly planned early release of 1,700 prisonersEarly prisoner releases raise public safety concerns due to lack of rehabilitation and planning, leaving police to manage potential consequences.
Overcrowded jails unable to deal with surge in prisoners following 'widespread public disorder', minister is toldA new targeted drug testing system for prison staff is being implemented amid concerns about overcrowding and public disorder.
Indefinite jail terms excluded from flagship review to end prison overcrowding crisisThe government review on prison sentencing will exclude IPP sentences, leaving thousands without a chance for release.
Ministers to give magistrates in England and Wales more sentencing powersMinisters plan to empower magistrates in England and Wales to impose longer sentences to reduce court case backlogs and prison overcrowding.
Prison population could reach 100,000 inmates in just three years, government saysThe Independent emphasizes the need for quality journalism on vital issues facing society.Increasing prison overcrowding in England and Wales may reach a critical level by 2027.
Sex offenders could be given temporary release to cut pressures on overcrowded prisons, says reportAn expert group recommends reconsidering temporary release for sex offenders, citing low reoffending rates and the need to address prison overcrowding.
Prison self-harm at record high as deaths and assaults surge in overcrowding crisisSelf-harm incidents in UK prisons have reached unprecedented levels due to overcrowding and systemic failures, with alarming rates of violence and self-harm reported.
Last night in jail for early release prisonersThe emergency release plan addresses prison overcrowding, raising concerns about rehabilitation and support for released offenders.
Fears domestic abusers will be released from prison under early release schemeThe early release scheme for prisoners may endanger domestic abuse survivors as abusers could incorrectly be released despite assurances from the government.
Prison self-harm at record high as deaths and assaults surge in overcrowding crisisSelf-harm incidents in UK prisons have reached unprecedented levels due to overcrowding and systemic failures, with alarming rates of violence and self-harm reported.
Last night in jail for early release prisonersThe emergency release plan addresses prison overcrowding, raising concerns about rehabilitation and support for released offenders.
Fears domestic abusers will be released from prison under early release schemeThe early release scheme for prisoners may endanger domestic abuse survivors as abusers could incorrectly be released despite assurances from the government.
Prisoners walk free on day government releases inmates early to ease overcrowdingThe government released around 1,100 inmates early to alleviate prison overcrowding as part of a new sentencing review.
Some crime victims unaware' of offenders' early prison release in England and WalesVictims of crime are often unaware when their offenders are released early, complicating their ability to seek protective measures.
Prisoners walk free on day government releases inmates early to ease overcrowdingThe government released around 1,100 inmates early to alleviate prison overcrowding as part of a new sentencing review.
Some crime victims unaware' of offenders' early prison release in England and WalesVictims of crime are often unaware when their offenders are released early, complicating their ability to seek protective measures.
Emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding activated as more rioters sentencedThe government is enacting emergency measures to address prison overcrowding due to upcoming rioter sentencing.
Hundreds of inmates sleeping on mattresses on ground due to overcrowding in Irish prisons, figures showThe Irish prison system is over capacity, with 4,995 prisoners housed instead of the 4,519 officially allowed.
Police chiefs defy calls to arrest fewer people to ease prison overcrowding crisisPolice chiefs are resisting government pressures to arrest fewer people to ease prison overcrowding.
'Britain is broken' as police told to 'make fewer arrests' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comPolice are instructed to make fewer arrests due to overcrowded prisons, highlighting a broken criminal justice system.
Emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding activated as more rioters sentencedThe government is enacting emergency measures to address prison overcrowding due to upcoming rioter sentencing.
Hundreds of inmates sleeping on mattresses on ground due to overcrowding in Irish prisons, figures showThe Irish prison system is over capacity, with 4,995 prisoners housed instead of the 4,519 officially allowed.
Police chiefs defy calls to arrest fewer people to ease prison overcrowding crisisPolice chiefs are resisting government pressures to arrest fewer people to ease prison overcrowding.
'Britain is broken' as police told to 'make fewer arrests' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comPolice are instructed to make fewer arrests due to overcrowded prisons, highlighting a broken criminal justice system.
Jail failing to prepare inmates for release - reportHMP Brixton fails to prepare inmates for release, with high drug availability and overcrowded living conditions contributing to ongoing issues.
Labour would let prisoners out early too - StarmerA Labour government under Sir Keir Starmer would likely need to continue the early release of prisoners due to jail overcrowding.
Jail failing to prepare inmates for release - reportHMP Brixton fails to prepare inmates for release, with high drug availability and overcrowded living conditions contributing to ongoing issues.
Labour would let prisoners out early too - StarmerA Labour government under Sir Keir Starmer would likely need to continue the early release of prisoners due to jail overcrowding.
Hundreds' of prisoners freed early in England and Wales not fitted with tagsEarly release prisoners in England and Wales lack electronic tags, violating release conditions and raising security alarms amid criticisms of Serco's contract management.
Prison population hits record high as plan to send convicts to Estonia slammedThe prison population in England and Wales has reached a record high due to overcrowding.The UK government is exploring options to alleviate prison overcrowding, including potential inmate placement in Estonia.
Man who carried OAP's body into Carlow post office released from prison a week earlyGareth Coakley was released early from prison due to overcrowding, having been sentenced for carrying a deceased man's body.