UK government considers sending prisoners to Estonia to address prison overcrowding.

The UK government is exploring the option of sending prisoners to Estonia to alleviate severe overcrowding in its prisons, where the population is projected to grow from about 89,000 to between 93,100 and 106,300 by 2027. Estonia has offered its underused prison facilities for rent, potentially benefiting its economy. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns that continued overcrowding could threaten law and order, prompting various measures to manage the crisis.

September 05, 2024
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