Britain’s prison crisis: less prisoners or more prisons?

Britain’s prison crisis: less prisoners or more prisons?

The much anticipated review of prison sentences by former Justice Minister David Gauke is due later this month. It's expected to recommend moving away from short prison sentences to more sentences served in the community.

Britain needs 53,000 new prison spaces to keep up with demand - almost FORTY THOUSAND more than planned

Britain needs 53,000 new prison spaces to keep up with demand - almost FORTY THOUSAND more than planned - Ministers must build 53,000 new prison spaces to keep up with demand and ensure criminals are properly punished, according to a new report by think-tank Policy Exchange

Prison places must rise by 43,000 to keep Brits safe with £6.5bn cash needed

PRISON places in England and Wales must rise by a staggering 43,000 to keep Brits safe, ministers were told last night. A report from the Policy Exchange think tank says a 48 per cent boost in capacity is the only way to tackle the chronic overcrowding crisis. AlamyPrison places in England and Wales must rise by a staggering 43,000 to keep Brits safe[/caption] The study proposes a £6.5bn cash injection over the next decade to expand prison space…

Prison places must rise by 43,000 to keep Brits safe – with...

PRISON places in England and Wales must rise by a staggering 43,000 to keep Brits safe, ministers were told last night.A report from the Policy Exchange th... #news, #politics, #conservativeparty, #costofliving, #thesunnewspaper, #mentalhealthandillness, #flyingeze