Around the World Today Series 9 Episode1: Locked Up Britain: Understanding the Pressure on Prisons in England and Wales
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This episode explores the pressures on the prison system in England and Wales, examining overcrowding, sentencing inflation, and emergency measures.
in the first episode of Series 9, Around the World Today explores the pressures mounting on the prison system in England and Wales. From chronic overcrowding and sentencing inflation to emergency measures keeping the system afloat, we examine the structural challenges that shape life behind bars. Join host Terry Davies as he uncovers: How overcrowding affects safety, staff, and rehabilitation. The “ratchet effect” of longer sentences and recall policies. The emergency measures used to manage rising populations. The operational burden on HM Prison and Probation Service. The strategic choices society faces about the purpose of imprisonment. This episode goes beyond headlines, offering insight into a system under strain — and the difficult questions it raises about justice, public safety, and humanity. 🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and sneak peeks of upcoming episodes: Facebook: Around the World Today Podcast X (formerly Twitter): @RealTerryo Until next time, keep exploring the world… one story at a time. Become a supporter of this podcast…
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