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Last week, the prison population rose by 148 people. By 2028, the population is projected to reach up to 114,800 and this sustained growth has contributed to the ongoing overcrowding in many of our prisons.

This is *shocking*
I first revealed the fact that the prison service redacted all its latest random drug testing data a few weeks ago on this site. No takers. Now Daily Mail Online confirms that the state can't or won't reveal how bad our drugs problem is.
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Of course, he might not be freed and release might be refused as he prepares for a Parole Board hearing, but I suppose that isn't as good a headline!

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Underlying trend is about 100-150 more people enter prison each week than are released. MoJ can relieve pressure for a week or two by a burst of early releases but the maths is clear the system will hit operational capacity before enough new places come on stream

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Having governed 3 prisons, run 3 anti-corruption units, delivered anti-corruption training from India to Argentina, written the handbook on anti-corruption measures for UNODC , I agree with David not the POA.

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I recommend reading this... skeptic.org.uk/2024/04/irrede…

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Following a public Parole Board hearing, the panel has refused to direct the release of Nicholas Bidar. The summary of the panel's decision is available here:
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The deadly effects of Spice in prisons ppo.gov.uk/news/an-urgent…

This is a case with a thundering open line of a judgment. The lines after (& the final paragraph) are also of importance. bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/…

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Our inspection of Hindley found more than half of prisoners were actively using drugs, coupled high high levels of self harm and violence and serious staffing challenges.

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Read the report: justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprisons/ins…

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