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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.
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#sentencing-review

Prisoners walk free on day government releases inmates early to ease overcrowding

The government released around 1,100 inmates early to alleviate prison overcrowding as part of a new sentencing review.

Indefinite jail terms excluded from flagship review to end prison overcrowding crisis

The government review on prison sentencing will exclude IPP sentences, leaving thousands without a chance for release.

Prisoners walk free on day government releases inmates early to ease overcrowding

The government released around 1,100 inmates early to alleviate prison overcrowding as part of a new sentencing review.

Indefinite jail terms excluded from flagship review to end prison overcrowding crisis

The government review on prison sentencing will exclude IPP sentences, leaving thousands without a chance for release.
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#justice-system

Court backlog crisis laid bare as new trials not due to start until mid-2027

The criminal justice system is facing severe delays, scheduling trials as far out as 2027, impacting victims and exacerbating prison overcrowding.

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 prisoners

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

Ministers to give magistrates in England and Wales more sentencing powers

Ministers plan to empower magistrates in England and Wales to impose longer sentences to reduce court case backlogs and prison overcrowding.

Emergency move to ease prison overcrowding activated

Emergency measures activated to combat prison overcrowding due to rioting arrests, keeping defendants in police cells until space becomes available.

Jailed rioters may trigger prison overcrowding plan

An emergency plan to manage prison overcrowding may be activated soon amid rising sentencing from recent riots.

Court backlog crisis laid bare as new trials not due to start until mid-2027

The criminal justice system is facing severe delays, scheduling trials as far out as 2027, impacting victims and exacerbating prison overcrowding.

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 prisoners

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

Ministers to give magistrates in England and Wales more sentencing powers

Ministers plan to empower magistrates in England and Wales to impose longer sentences to reduce court case backlogs and prison overcrowding.

Emergency move to ease prison overcrowding activated

Emergency measures activated to combat prison overcrowding due to rioting arrests, keeping defendants in police cells until space becomes available.

Jailed rioters may trigger prison overcrowding plan

An emergency plan to manage prison overcrowding may be activated soon amid rising sentencing from recent riots.
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#irish-prison-service

Hundreds of inmates sleeping on mattresses on ground due to overcrowding in Irish prisons, figures show

The Irish prison system is over capacity, with 4,995 prisoners housed instead of the 4,519 officially allowed.

Hundreds of inmates sleeping on mattresses on ground due to overcrowding in Irish prisons, figures show

The Irish prison system is overcapacity at 111%, leading to severe overcrowding issues.

Hundreds of inmates sleeping on mattresses on ground due to overcrowding in Irish prisons, figures show

The Irish prison system is over capacity, with 4,995 prisoners housed instead of the 4,519 officially allowed.

Hundreds of inmates sleeping on mattresses on ground due to overcrowding in Irish prisons, figures show

The Irish prison system is overcapacity at 111%, leading to severe overcrowding issues.
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#criminal-justice-system

Emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding activated as more rioters sentenced

The government is enacting emergency measures to address prison overcrowding due to upcoming rioter sentencing.

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.

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.

'Britain is broken' as police told to 'make fewer arrests' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Police 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 sentenced

The government is enacting emergency measures to address prison overcrowding due to upcoming rioter sentencing.

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.

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.

'Britain is broken' as police told to 'make fewer arrests' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Police are instructed to make fewer arrests due to overcrowded prisons, highlighting a broken criminal justice system.
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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.
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Riots push overcrowded prisons to crisis point triggering one in, one out' measures

Britain'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 Wales

Men's prisons in England and Wales are facing a crisis, with only 100 spaces left and a record population of 88,234 inmates.

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.

Riots push overcrowded prisons to crisis point triggering one in, one out' measures

Britain'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 Wales

Men's prisons in England and Wales are facing a crisis, with only 100 spaces left and a record population of 88,234 inmates.

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.
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#criminal-justice-reform

Efforts to release prisoners from long sentences draw new interest

Lawmakers 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 Cummings

The UK is faced with a prison overcrowding crisis, prompting early releases of prisoners as a desperate measure.

Efforts to release prisoners from long sentences draw new interest

Lawmakers 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 Cummings

The UK is faced with a prison overcrowding crisis, prompting early releases of prisoners as a desperate measure.
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Some crime victims unaware' of offenders' early prison release in England and Wales

Victims of crime are often unaware when their offenders are released early, complicating their ability to seek protective measures.

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.

Police chiefs defy calls to arrest fewer people to ease prison overcrowding crisis

Police chiefs are resisting government pressures to arrest fewer people to ease prison overcrowding.

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.
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