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England and Wales Prison Overcrowding Reaches Critical Levels
Nearly 25% of prisoners in England and Wales were in overcrowded conditions in the year to March 2024, with many sharing cells designed for one person; Pentonville Prison showed 60% of inmates in doubled-up cells, alongside unsanitary conditions; the total prison population is approximately 2,000 sh...
England and Wales Prison Overcrowding Reaches Critical Levels
Nearly 25% of prisoners in England and Wales were in overcrowded conditions in the year to March 2024, with many sharing cells designed for one person; Pentonville Prison showed 60% of inmates in doubled-up cells, alongside unsanitary conditions; the total prison population is approximately 2,000 sh...
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24% Bias Score
Scotland to Repatriate Foreign Criminals to Ease Prison Overcrowding
The Scottish government now backs sending foreign criminals back to their home countries to ease Scotland's prison overcrowding crisis; around 679 foreign-born inmates are currently held in Scotland, contributing to "unprecedented pressure" on the system; the government also supports an EU-wide pris...
Scotland to Repatriate Foreign Criminals to Ease Prison Overcrowding
The Scottish government now backs sending foreign criminals back to their home countries to ease Scotland's prison overcrowding crisis; around 679 foreign-born inmates are currently held in Scotland, contributing to "unprecedented pressure" on the system; the government also supports an EU-wide pris...
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40% Bias Score
Sweden to Lease Estonian Prison Cells to Combat Overcrowding
Sweden will lease 400 prison cells in Tartu, Estonia, to alleviate prison overcrowding, costing €8,500 per prisoner monthly compared to €11,500 in Sweden; the agreement, expected to be signed mid-June, addresses rising crime rates and aims to be active July 1, 2026.
Sweden to Lease Estonian Prison Cells to Combat Overcrowding
Sweden will lease 400 prison cells in Tartu, Estonia, to alleviate prison overcrowding, costing €8,500 per prisoner monthly compared to €11,500 in Sweden; the agreement, expected to be signed mid-June, addresses rising crime rates and aims to be active July 1, 2026.
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36% Bias Score
UK to Pilot Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders Amidst Prison Overcrowding
The UK will pilot chemical castration for sex offenders in 20 southwestern prisons to alleviate prison overcrowding, a measure proposed by Justice Minister Shabana Mahmood following a review, despite ethical concerns and potential side effects.
UK to Pilot Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders Amidst Prison Overcrowding
The UK will pilot chemical castration for sex offenders in 20 southwestern prisons to alleviate prison overcrowding, a measure proposed by Justice Minister Shabana Mahmood following a review, despite ethical concerns and potential side effects.
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40% Bias Score
Labour's Sentencing Reforms: Early Release for Violent and Sexual Offenders
Labour's sentencing reforms propose releasing prisoners convicted of serious violent or sexual offences after serving half their sentence, freeing up 9,800 prison spaces by 2028 and prompting concerns about public safety.
Labour's Sentencing Reforms: Early Release for Violent and Sexual Offenders
Labour's sentencing reforms propose releasing prisoners convicted of serious violent or sexual offences after serving half their sentence, freeing up 9,800 prison spaces by 2028 and prompting concerns about public safety.
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60% Bias Score
UK Government's Plan to Scrap Short Prison Sentences Sparks Crime Wave Warnings
The UK government's plan to scrap prison sentences under one year to tackle prison overcrowding has sparked warnings from MPs of a potential crime wave involving increased shoplifting and burglaries; the reforms, part of a government-commissioned review, could see criminals serving community sentenc...
UK Government's Plan to Scrap Short Prison Sentences Sparks Crime Wave Warnings
The UK government's plan to scrap prison sentences under one year to tackle prison overcrowding has sparked warnings from MPs of a potential crime wave involving increased shoplifting and burglaries; the reforms, part of a government-commissioned review, could see criminals serving community sentenc...
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60% Bias Score
UK to expand out-of-court resolutions for low-level crimes amid justice crisis
Thousands of UK offenders will avoid court under new plans to resolve low-level crimes outside court, potentially resulting in less punishment and no criminal record, causing concerns about leniency and public confidence.
UK to expand out-of-court resolutions for low-level crimes amid justice crisis
Thousands of UK offenders will avoid court under new plans to resolve low-level crimes outside court, potentially resulting in less punishment and no criminal record, causing concerns about leniency and public confidence.
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60% Bias Score
Sweden to Lease Estonian Prison Cells to Combat Overcrowding
Sweden is leasing 400 prison cells in Estonia's Tartu prison to ease overcrowding caused by rising gang crime, costing €8,500 per prisoner monthly in Estonia versus €11,500 in Sweden; the deal excludes high-risk prisoners and is expected to be signed in mid-June.
Sweden to Lease Estonian Prison Cells to Combat Overcrowding
Sweden is leasing 400 prison cells in Estonia's Tartu prison to ease overcrowding caused by rising gang crime, costing €8,500 per prisoner monthly in Estonia versus €11,500 in Sweden; the deal excludes high-risk prisoners and is expected to be signed in mid-June.
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48% Bias Score
France's High Recidivism Rate and the Proposed Elimination of Suspended Sentences
France's high recidivism rate—63% of released prisoners re-offend within five years—highlights the prison system's focus on punishment over prevention, prompting concerns about the impact of eliminating suspended sentences.
France's High Recidivism Rate and the Proposed Elimination of Suspended Sentences
France's high recidivism rate—63% of released prisoners re-offend within five years—highlights the prison system's focus on punishment over prevention, prompting concerns about the impact of eliminating suspended sentences.
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44% Bias Score
UK Prison Overcrowding Review: Early Release Plan for Thousands Sparks Safety Concerns
A British government review proposes releasing thousands of prisoners early, including sex offenders, after serving a third of their sentences to reduce prison overcrowding, sparking concerns from police and victims' groups about public safety and the strain on probation services.
UK Prison Overcrowding Review: Early Release Plan for Thousands Sparks Safety Concerns
A British government review proposes releasing thousands of prisoners early, including sex offenders, after serving a third of their sentences to reduce prison overcrowding, sparking concerns from police and victims' groups about public safety and the strain on probation services.
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40% Bias Score
England and Wales to overhaul sentencing, reducing prison population and expanding chemical castration
England and Wales plan to reduce prison overcrowding by 9,800 by 2028 via a new sentencing policy including a "progression model" for early release (one-third of sentence served) and expanded chemical castration for sex offenders.
England and Wales to overhaul sentencing, reducing prison population and expanding chemical castration
England and Wales plan to reduce prison overcrowding by 9,800 by 2028 via a new sentencing policy including a "progression model" for early release (one-third of sentence served) and expanded chemical castration for sex offenders.
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52% Bias Score
UK to Build New Prisons Amidst Overcrowding Crisis
The UK government announced a £4.7bn investment to build three new prisons in England and Wales to address a projected space shortage in men's prisons by November, driven by longer sentences, high recall rates, and a previous early release scheme. This adds to a previously announced £2.3bn, bringing...
UK to Build New Prisons Amidst Overcrowding Crisis
The UK government announced a £4.7bn investment to build three new prisons in England and Wales to address a projected space shortage in men's prisons by November, driven by longer sentences, high recall rates, and a previous early release scheme. This adds to a previously announced £2.3bn, bringing...
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44% Bias Score
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