Prisons in England & Wales near full capacity, warns PGA, risking public safety and criminal justice system failure.
Prisons in England and Wales are expected to reach full capacity within days, warns the Prison Governors' Association (PGA), putting public safety at risk. As prisons fill up, police officers will be unable to detain offenders and the criminal justice system may fail. The PGA has called for immediate action to address the lack of space in jails and sustained long-term investment in the prison system.
June 25, 2024
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