An Edgware landlord is fined £37,000 for housing 18 tenants in an unlicensed, overcrowded three-bedroom house. Edgware Landlord Crammed 18 People into Three-Bedroom House This house was in Fairmead Crescent. It started as a normal three-bedroom home; someone changed it into eight small bedsits. The owner did not have a proper license. Neighbors complained about…
Around 300 Scottish prisoners will be released early to reduce overcrowding, excluding those convicted of serious crimes. Scotland to Release Hundreds of Prisoners Early to Ease Overcrowding Scotland will release some prisoners early. It’s to help with prison overcrowding. New rules let some out after serving 40% of their sentence. Before, they had to serve…
Landlords face fines after a fire in their overcrowded flat led to a tenant’s death. Investigation ongoing. Couple Rented Overcrowded Flat; Tenant Died in Fire in London A man died in a small, crowded flat with two bedrooms. Twenty-three people lived there. The fire happened in Shadwell, east London, in March 2023. Mizanur Rahman, 41,…
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…
A Redditch mum is angry after the council denied her house swap request, deeming it overcrowded despite her current living. Redditch Mum Upset After Council Blocks Her Requested House Move My friend Annie lives near Redditch. She is 27 years old. For four years she has tried to improve her home. Annie found someone for…
Governor defends early releases due to overcrowding at Barlinnie Prison, citing potential system failures and safety concerns. Barlinnie Governor Defends Early Prisoner Releases Amid Overcrowding Okay, listen to this. Most prisoners with sentences under four years get out sooner. Now, they only serve 40% instead of 50%. Barlinnie is a huge prison in Scotland. It…
Overcrowding and funding shortages plague Hampshire and Surrey prisons, sparking urgent discussions and potential reforms. Hampshire and Surrey Prisons Face Crisis Over Overcrowding The UK prison system has many problems. Overcrowding and funding are big issues. Rehabilitation and safety are also concerns. These issues shape crime discussions. One Tree Books held a prison discussion in…