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- Prisons could run out of space for new inmates within the next three years, according to a parliamentary report accusing the government of “staggering” failures.
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Jun 25, 2024 · Jails will run out of space within days, putting the public at risk, the body representing 95% of prison governors in England and Wales is warning political leaders.
Oct 13, 2023 · The government's own watchdog warned three years ago that Britain's prisons would run out of space by 2023 as it accused the Treasury of failing to provide the vital cash needed to tackle the...
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Oct 13, 2023 · The Prison Governors Association told The Independent on Thursday that it was “inevitable” that prisons would run out of space, as judges were reportedly ordered to delay sentencing...
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Jun 25, 2024 · The Ministry of Justice is building six new prisons to create an extra 20,000 places as demand grows for cell spaces, partially because of the Government’s recruitment campaign to hire 20,000 ...
2 days ago · The Prime Minister’s comments come after prison governors last week warned jails could run out of space within days, putting the public in danger. The Prime Minister’s comments at a press ...
1 day ago · Sky News understands there are around 700 spaces left in male prisons across England and Wales. Read more: Scottish prisoners could be released years early Labour promises thousands of new prison ...
Prison governors say it is now “inevitable” that jails will run out of space, as judges were reportedly ordered to delay sentencing criminals to avoid overwhelming the system.
