Prison Overcrowding Forces Unsafe Cell Doubling
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
This is a predictable consequence of treating prison capacity as a numbers game, not a safety issue.
💡 Why it matters
Doubling up in cells designed for one increases violence and health risks for prisoners and staff, potentially leading to more legal challenges and unrest.
Leaked documents reveal the Prison Service plans to add second beds to 10 category C prisons' one-person prefab cells, breaching safe occupancy limits. The Ministry of Justice requested the move to address overcrowding in England and Wales.
📡 Where we spotted it (2)
The Guardian
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cnn.com
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