The British criminal justice system faces severe challenges with prisons nearing chaos due to overcrowding and early release of high-risk offenders. Former prison governors and politicians criticize the system, warning of potential riots and safety risks.
"The staff didn't really know what was going on," says Chris, who is among prisoners being released early to avoid overcrowding in UK jails. Watch @Mollie_Malone1's report below π https://t.co/xPoRTVPQ20
Prisoner let out under early release system describes chaos amid chronic overcrowding Read more π https://t.co/b5fC6iVg8z
Prisons risk repeat of notorious Strangeways riot, governors warn @PGA_Prisons @POAUnion @POAnatchair @PRTuk @HMIPrisonsnews @francescrook @TheHowardLeague https://t.co/fRsX73BJTr @charlie_taylor6 @alexc
"Prisons risk repeat of notorious Strangeways riot, governors warn "They say jails are βtinderboxesβ of overcrowding and violence, with plans to free up spaces on hold due to election" https://t.co/GgEbGZFria
π΄ Prisons risk repeat of notorious Strangeways riot, governors warn https://t.co/GR2Gz2SnJR
Meanwhile, prisons are "quite near to complete chaos... with people convicted of domestic violence & sexual crimes coming out early..." #bbcpm https://t.co/P0dHigHIJk https://t.co/Nc16UYYdFN
The Tories have broken the criminal justice system and it is the British public who are paying the price. Shockingly we see more evidence that dangerous abusers and high-risk offenders are being let out of prison early. A Labour Government will turn the page on Tory chaos. https://t.co/LW6tL0x7JX
βThe whole justice system is in meltdown and needs a complete overhaul.β The early release scheme to address prison overcrowding is just βa quick fixβ that is βnot really the answer,β says former prison governor Vanessa Frake. π» https://t.co/iYf0bQclA0 #TimesRadio https://t.co/snnbpIQUFR