'Tough on crime' policies behind prison crisis, says reviewCurrent crime policies haven't decreased reoffending rates but have increased prison overcrowding.Radical reforms are needed to prevent capacity issues in prisons by 2026.
We can't lock up everyone we're cross with', says ex-justice secretaryJudges should prioritize keeping dangerous criminals behind bars rather than incarcerating everyone for minor offenses.Custodial sentences in England and Wales have inflated over the years, necessitating a reevaluation of sentencing policies.
'Tough on crime' policies behind prison crisis, says reviewCurrent crime policies haven't decreased reoffending rates but have increased prison overcrowding.Radical reforms are needed to prevent capacity issues in prisons by 2026.
We can't lock up everyone we're cross with', says ex-justice secretaryJudges should prioritize keeping dangerous criminals behind bars rather than incarcerating everyone for minor offenses.Custodial sentences in England and Wales have inflated over the years, necessitating a reevaluation of sentencing policies.
Longer jail terms don't deter crime, ex-judge saysLonger prison sentences do not effectively deter crime; crime detection and social care are more impactful.
The story behind the Netherlands' empty prisons DW 10/20/2024The Netherlands has significantly reduced its prison population, contrasting with global trends of increasing incarceration rates.
Ministers to give magistrates more sentencing powersNew sentencing powers for magistrates aim to reduce trial delays, though they may temporarily increase prison populations.
Longer jail terms don't deter crime, ex-judge saysLonger prison sentences do not effectively deter crime; crime detection and social care are more impactful.
The story behind the Netherlands' empty prisons DW 10/20/2024The Netherlands has significantly reduced its prison population, contrasting with global trends of increasing incarceration rates.
Ministers to give magistrates more sentencing powersNew sentencing powers for magistrates aim to reduce trial delays, though they may temporarily increase prison populations.
The Guardian view on prison reform: Labour must champion alternatives | EditorialUrgent action is needed to prevent the UK from heading toward mass incarceration similar to that of the US.
Number of prisoners in England and Wales hits record high as more rioters jailedRecord high prison population in England and Wales has reached 88,350, driven by increased sentencing from recent civil disorder.Operation Early Dawn implemented to alleviate prison overcrowding by holding defendants in police cells temporarily.
The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren't built for what's comingPrison population is aging rapidly, with about a third to be considered geriatric by 2030.Inmates in prison tend to age faster due to the challenging environment, with some becoming geriatric as young as 50.
European incarceration rate spikes again with Turkey on top DW 06/06/2024Turkey has the highest incarceration rate in Europe, stemming from anti-terrorism laws and activities since the 2016 coup.