Prison system came 'within days of collapse': Report

Prisons days away from collapse under Tories, claims Labour-backed report

Conservatives dismiss claims of ‘permacrisis’ under Sunak as ‘smear by a Leftie bureaucrat’

Prison system was on brink of collapse multiple times in recent years, report finds

The prison system came close to collapsing numerous times between autumn 2023 and summer 2024, an independent review has found

Prison system came 'within days of collapse' - and not just once

The pressure on prisons, which Sir Keir Starmer has previously blamed on the Tories, has seen the government decide to release some prisoners early. Longer term solutions include building more jails and changes to parole.

These shocking things happened as the prison crisis led to 'meltdown'

A scathing review of the overcrowding crisis concluded the entire system came "within days of meltdown".

Prison System Came 'within Days Of Collapse' - And Not Just Once - Great Yorkshire Radio

The report, which was published on Tuesday, said there was a systemic problem which has led to recurring prison capacity crises over the last 18 years. Follow live updates in the Politics Hub Dame Anne warned there is an urgent need for senior staff in the justice system to move from crisis management to a more strategic approach to avoid repeated issues. The report also stressed the importance of having enough capacity in probation and other co…