Violence, self-harm and drugs: Shock figures lay bare crisis facing Britain's prisons
Violence and self-harm in UK prisons are increasing due to drug availability, overcrowding, and lack of resources.
Overcrowding and violence: A journey through the prison system in numbers
Prisons in the UK are facing a deep crisis with soaring rates of violence, self-harm, and drug misuse. The system is overcrowded, leading to further chaos.
Violence, self-harm and drugs: Shock figures lay bare crisis facing Britain's prisons
Violence and self-harm in UK prisons are increasing due to drug availability, overcrowding, and lack of resources.
Overcrowding and violence: A journey through the prison system in numbers
Prisons in the UK are facing a deep crisis with soaring rates of violence, self-harm, and drug misuse. The system is overcrowded, leading to further chaos.
In numbers: violence and self harm in prison laid bare in new figures
The soaring rates of assaults and self-harm in UK prisons have reached alarming levels, with an increase in violent assaults and self-harm incidents being fueled by drug availability.
Foreign prisoners could serve shorter sentences than Britons to ease overcrowding
Non-UK citizens in UK prisons may serve shorter sentences and be deported earlier than British prisoners.
Critics argue that this policy could reduce deterrence for foreign criminals and undermine confidence in the criminal justice system.