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prison overcrowding

2 articles on this subject, from across the site.

Prosecution and sentencing

Should prisoners be housed on barges?

Could housing summary offenders on barges like the Bibby Stockholm help solve prison overcrowding?

Barges could temporarily relieve prison overcrowding and reduce costs, but raise concerns about living standards, mental health, security, and community opposition. Permanent solutions require broader criminal justice reform.

2 Aug 2024
Prosecution and sentencing

Could Rwanda prison ease UK jail overcrowding?

Would sending summary offenders to a British-run prison in Rwanda solve our prison dilemma?

Relocating summary offenders to a British-run Rwandan prison could ease overcrowding and reduce costs, but raises legal, ethical and logistical challenges requiring careful consideration.

23 Jul 2024

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