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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The biggest problem for Starmer and co: the machinery of government is broken and they can't fix it | Martin Kettle

The report lays bare the reasons why prisons have become so consistently overcrowded over so many years to the point of frequent near-collapse.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Mexico: Veracruz prison riot leaves 7 dead DW 08/04/2025

The riot reportedly broke out on Saturday after inmates expressed anger over extortion and abuse by members of the Grupo Sombra criminal organization at the prison.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Police were consulted' over early prison release scheme, says Shabana Mahmood

The approach to reduce prison overcrowding has led to significant opposition regarding its impact on police resources and public safety.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

What are the radical' proposed reforms to UK criminal sentencing?

Radical reforms to UK sentencing could alleviate prison overcrowding through scrapping short sentences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Shabana Mahmood considers chemical castration for serious sex offenders

Mandatory chemical castration for serious sex offenders is under consideration to alleviate prison overcrowding.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Criminals could fill potholes and clean bins under government plans

Under proposals aimed at addressing overcrowding in prisons, offenders could serve community sentences that involve tasks such as filling potholes, instead of serving time in jail.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Sex offenders and domestic abusers face early release as prisons on the brink

New emergency measures may allow early release of certain sex offenders and domestic abusers to address prison overcrowding.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Starmer defends prison recall shake-up that will free some domestic abusers

Keir Starmer defends releasing domestic abusers to alleviate prison overcrowding, despite public safety concerns.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Iraq frees over 19,000 prisoners under new amnesty, including some ex-ISIL

Iraq's amnesty law has released over 19,000 prisoners to alleviate prison overcrowding.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

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.
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