Prison population of England and Wales reaches new record
Figures released by the Ministry of Justice show the number of inmates at a new record
The number of inmates held in English and Welsh prisons has reached a new record for the second week running. It now stands at 88,521. The 麻豆社 spent time inside HMP Pentonville this week, witnessing the effects of overcrowding. The Prime Minister says he has no choice but to begin releasing prisoners early on Tuesday.
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