More cells being built within prisons to help tackle overcrowding
Summary
The UK government is spending £110 million to create more prison cells by converting unused spaces to reduce overcrowding in prisons. This funding is part of a larger plan to add 14,000 new prison places by 2031 and includes changes to stop some dangerous prisoners from being released early.Key Facts
- £110 million will be used to convert unused areas in existing prisons into more cells.
- The government plans to build a total of 14,000 new prison places by 2031 with a £7 billion investment.
- The money being spent now is from already announced budgets, not new funding.
- Changes to sentencing rules aim to prevent some dangerous criminals from early release.
- Plans include faster deportation of foreign offenders and ending certain past prison sentences.
- There is criticism about early release plans potentially freeing dangerous criminals.
- An additional £18.9 million will support victim services for emotional and practical help.
- A new prison for 1,700 inmates will be built in Lancashire.
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