Convicted criminals could avoid jail from next week because prisons are full

Crown court judges have reportedly been told to delay sentencing hearings in an attempt to manage the expanding prison population. Health Secretary Steve Barclay told Paste BN he would not comment on leaks, but the justice secretary will make a statement to parliament on Monday.

Thursday 12 October 2023 19:47, UK

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Convicted criminals could avoid jail from next week because prisons are full, according to reports.
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