19th-century prison HMP Winchester faces emergency measures due to overcrowding, high violence, drug use, self-harm, and compromised security.

HMP Winchester, a Victorian-era prison in Hampshire, faces emergency measures due to severe overcrowding and "appalling" conditions. With 690 inmates—over double its capacity—the facility has high rates of violence, drug use, and self-harm. A third of CCTV cameras are broken, compromising security. Following an urgent notification from inspectors, the Justice Secretary must develop an action plan for improvements. This marks the ninth prison to receive such a warning since November 2022.

October 24, 2024
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