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flag UK MPs warn of impending prison "total gridlock" by 2026, citing overcrowding and violence.

flag UK prisons are on the verge of a crisis, with MPs predicting a "total gridlock" by early 2026 due to insufficient efforts to increase capacity. flag Despite early releases, the adult male prison system is operating at 98-99.7% occupancy, which has led to increased violence and self-harm. flag The Public Accounts Committee report criticizes the government's unrealistic plans and calls for assurances that new strategies will realistically manage prison pressures and improve conditions.

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