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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Guardian view on the Gauke review: prison isn't working | Editorial

Prison overcrowding in England and Wales is a critical issue requiring urgent reform, focusing on prevention and rehabilitation alongside punishment.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Guardian view on the Gauke review: prison isn't working | Editorial

Prison overcrowding in England and Wales is a critical issue requiring urgent reform, focusing on prevention and rehabilitation alongside punishment.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Shabana Mahmood considers chemical castration for serious sex offenders

Mandatory chemical castration for serious sex offenders is under consideration to alleviate prison overcrowding.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Criminals could fill potholes and clean bins under government plans

Under proposals aimed at addressing overcrowding in prisons, offenders could serve community sentences that involve tasks such as filling potholes, instead of serving time in jail.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Republican Texas is a surprising model for solving the UK's prison crisis but it just might work | Gaby Hinsliff

The debate on punishment for the Sycamore Gap tree destruction raises important questions about the prison system and rehabilitation.
Upcoming sentencing reforms may introduce alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenses.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Sex offenders and domestic abusers face early release as prisons on the brink

New emergency measures may allow early release of certain sex offenders and domestic abusers to address prison overcrowding.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Starmer defends prison recall shake-up that will free some domestic abusers

Keir Starmer defends releasing domestic abusers to alleviate prison overcrowding, despite public safety concerns.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Iraq frees over 19,000 prisoners under new amnesty, including some ex-ISIL

Iraq's amnesty law has released over 19,000 prisoners to alleviate prison overcrowding.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Ex-colleague of guards attacked at Frankland warns prisons more dangerous than ever'

Prisons are becoming increasingly dangerous for staff due to overcrowding and longer sentences.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Prisons set to run out of spaces again within a year, MPs warn

Overcrowded prisons face impending gridlock and inhumane conditions, exacerbated by failed government plans and spiraling costs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Dominican officials cram thousands of inmates facing no charges into overcrowded prisons

Dominican Republic's prisons are severely overcrowded, with many inmates held without charges under inhumane conditions.
UK politics
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Scotland releases prisoners early to relieve overcrowded jails

New legislation in Scotland allows early release for minor offenders to combat prison overcrowding.
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