Too many female abuse victims are locked up, says minister as BBC visits women's prison
Summary
The BBC visited a women's prison in Surrey, where many inmates have experienced domestic abuse. A government minister says there are too many female victims of abuse in prison, suggesting a need for fewer non-violent offenders to receive short prison sentences. Many women in prison are there for non-violent crimes and have past experiences of domestic violence.Key Facts
- HMP Send is a women's prison in rural Surrey, UK.
- Many imprisoned women there have histories of domestic abuse.
- A significant number of women in prison are serving sentences for non-violent crimes.
- The government aims to reduce short prison sentences for non-violent offenders.
- Prisons Minister Lord Timpson stated that there are too many female abuse victims in prison.
- About 72% of women in prison in 2020 were held for non-violent offences.
- More than half of female prisoners report being victims of domestic abuse.
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