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There Is Still No Light At The End Of The Tunnel For Britain's Prisons

Recent figures paint a worrying picture that will only be solved with more resources and fewer prisoners in the system
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Government Failing Prisoners Who Live In 'Unsafe And Unsanitary' Conditions, Say MPs

"A prison sentence is a deprivation of someone’s liberty - not a sentence to poorer health or healthcare."
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'Scrap All Prison Sentences Of Less Than A Year For Women', Say MPs

'It would save lives and reduce crime.'
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Investing In Ending Women's Reoffending Would Save Money - And Families

Investing in solutions that will ensure that women and their children are supported to break the vicious cycle of offending, saving millions to the public purse in the process
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Tommy Robinson Contempt Of Court Case Adjourned

The far-right activist was released from prison last month.
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Prison Officers Are Facing Unprecedented Violence - Today's Walkout Must Be A Warning To Government

If action is not taken now to protect workers, stop overcrowding and bring safety back to the prison system, I fear a return to dark days
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Prison Workers' Protest Over Safety Fears Called Off After Deal Struck With Minister

It comes after a damning report warned of a "dangerous lack of control" at HMP Bedford.
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HMP Birmingham Failings Are Evidence Of A Wider Prison Crisis

Reducing the use of ineffective short sentences would take the pressure off overcrowded local jails
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Charles Bronson Compliments Judge On His 'Lovely' Wig As He Faces Assault Trial

He complained appearing in court via video-link was 'like being on 'Star Trek'.
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Prison Tensions Risk Boiling Over As Heatwave Hits 'Oven-Like' Jails

Fears over rocketing temperatures and poor ventilation.
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