Inmates at HMP Garth must buy furniture from other prisoners, as cells are often nearly empty, a report reveals. Prisoners Forced to Buy Furniture for Empty Cells in UK Jail Prisoners must buy furniture from other inmates. Their prison cells are often nearly empty. A report showed this issue at one jail. At HMP Garth,…
Report blames overly tough crime laws for current prison system issues. It calls for sentencing reforms. Prison Crisis: Report Blames Government’s ‘Tough on Crime’ Policies A new report indicates prisons are facing a crisis. Past governments prioritized appearing tough on crime, which led to issues plaguing the system today. Longer jail terms overwhelmed the prison…
Report reveals inadequate healthcare for prisoners who died by suicide in UK jails; Overcrowding worsens the situation. Prison Suicide: Healthcare Denied to Four in Ten Before Death The article discusses a troubling issue in UK prisons. A new report shows neglect in prisoner healthcare. Four in ten inmates who died by suicide lacked proper healthcare…