Prison population could reach 100,000 inmates in just three years, government says
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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 report
An 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 crisis
Self-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 prisoners
The 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 scheme
The early release scheme for prisoners may endanger domestic abuse survivors as abusers could incorrectly be released despite assurances from the government.
What is Operation Early Dawn and why has it been triggered for prison overcrowding?
The government enacted Operation Early Dawn to manage prison overcrowding caused by rioters, allowing temporary holding of defendants in police cells.
Prison self-harm at record high as deaths and assaults surge in overcrowding crisis
Self-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 prisoners
The 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 scheme
The early release scheme for prisoners may endanger domestic abuse survivors as abusers could incorrectly be released despite assurances from the government.
What is Operation Early Dawn and why has it been triggered for prison overcrowding?
The government enacted Operation Early Dawn to manage prison overcrowding caused by rioters, allowing temporary holding of defendants in police cells.
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.
Prison population hits record high as plan to send convicts to Estonia slammed
The 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 early
Gareth Coakley was released early from prison due to overcrowding, having been sentenced for carrying a deceased man's body.
Bay Area mayors Mahan and Breed join call for Prop 47 reform to crack down on theft, drugs
Mayors of San Francisco and San Jose are now calling for reform of Prop 47, a measure aimed to lower prison population but has resulted in unintended consequences.
The proposed reform would reclassify theft with two or more prior convictions as a felony and mandate mental health and addiction services for felony charges.
Supporters of the reform argue that Prop 47 has led to an increase in retail thefts without adequate punishment.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders just got railed for one her most deceitful antics yet
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is pushing for prison expansion in Arkansas despite concerns over safety and staffing.
The Arkansas Board of Corrections is in conflict with Sanders' administration over prison expansion plans.