England and Wales Prisons Near Capacity as Early Release Scheme Faces Scrutiny

Correctional facilities across England and Wales are operating at record high occupancy levels, prompting the Justice Secretary to prepare detailed explanations for an upcoming parliamentary briefing on inmate early releases.

1 Sept, 16:03 — 1 Sept, 16:03

Post Share

Sources

Showing 1 of 1 sources

BBCHigh18h ago

Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources say

Jails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release scheme to free inmates.

Read full article →

England and Wales Prisons Near Capacity as Early Release Scheme Faces Scrutiny

Sources

Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources say

Related Stories

EU Weighs New Sanctions Against Russia Following Leipzig Drone Incident

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Surpasses 3,000 Fatalities

Cargo Ship Sinks After Collision Off Istanbul Coast

Four Charged With Murder After Newborn Baby Found Stabbed to Death in Sheffield