Prisons across England and Wales now 98.9% full

Prisons across England and Wales now 98.9% full

There are just 961 cells available, according to government statistics. There are also fewer prison places available than before either of the early releases carried out last year.

Prisons Across England And Wales Now 98.9% Full - Great Yorkshire Radio

There are fewer than 1,000 spare prison cells across England and Wales, a record low for this year. Only 961 spaces are now available, meaning prisons are now almost 98.9% full, according to new government figures. It means the prison estate is now under more strain than it has been for months, including when the government was forced to release around 3,000 prisoners early to avoid overcrowding in autumn last year. The Howard League, a charity …