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Prison population hits record high in England and Wales

Prison population hits record high in England and Wales



Jail sentences handed to participants in recent riots thought to have exacerbated overcrowdingUK politics live – latest updatesThe prison population of England and Wales has hit a record high, with the number jumping by nearly a thousand in the past four weeks.The sharp rise is believed to have been driven by the number of jail sentences handed to those found guilty of taking part in recent riots. Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-08-30 12:42:28

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