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Province's $180M jail expansion is not enough to address overcrowding in prisons, say experts | CBC News

"If you commit a violent crime in Ontario, you will be caught, you will be prosecuted, and you will be locked up," Solicitor General Michale Kernzer stated. This reflects the government's tough stance on crime and indicates ongoing support for punitive measures rather than comprehensive reform for correctional facilities.

Toronto

fromIrish Independent

3 weeks ago

Advisory group recommends closure of Arbour Hill, country's main prison for sex offenders

The report highlights that Irish prisons are operating at 12% above capacity and that some 300 extra prison spaces have been added in recent years.

UK politics

fromIrish Independent

1 month ago

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to bring plan for hundreds of new prison spaces to cabinet colleagues

The government plans to increase prison capacity by 960 places due to overcrowding, with accelerated construction timelines.

US news

fromwww.mediaite.com

3 months ago

El Salvador's President Plans to Double Size of Megaprison Holding Trump Deportees: Report

El Salvador plans to expand its largest prison to accommodate more deportees from the U.S., reflecting close ties with the Trump administration.

UK news

fromwww.bbc.com

4 months ago

HMP Highpoint set to become 'UK's largest jail'

HMP Highpoint will become the UK's largest jail with a 700-place expansion focused on rehabilitation and reducing crime.