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Prison Crisis: Report Blames Government’s ‘Tough on Crime’ Policies

Prison Crisis: Report Blames Government’s ‘Tough on Crime’ Policies

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…

Southwark Residents Disappointed as Crime Meeting Hopes Dashed

Southwark Residents Disappointed as Crime Meeting Hopes Dashed

Residents felt let down after expecting an open meeting about crime concerns turned into individual sessions. Southwark Residents Disappointed as Crime Meeting Hopes Dashed Robert Firth reported on a Southwark event. Residents called their MP’s meeting a flop. People waited up to an hour to see Neil Coyle. Some people left the Rotherhithe session early.…