US EditionJustice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces plans to build three new prisons
- Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans on May 14, 2025, to build three new prisons in England and Wales to address overcrowding.
- This announcement comes after a government report projected that the prison population, currently at 88,087, will grow to a range of approximately 95,700 up to 105,200 by March 2029.
- The new prisons will be funded by a £4.7 billion investment aimed at creating around 5,000 extra places, with construction starting later this year near HMP Gartree.
- Mahmood stated, "we cannot build our way out of this crisis" and introduced recall reforms limiting return to custody to 28 days for offenders serving one to four years to relieve pressure.
- Despite the expansion and reforms, officials warn UK prisons will still face a shortage of 9,500 places by spring 2028, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing capacity and safety.
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Emergency measures have been introduced by the Justice Secretary in order to prevent the prisons system from reaching full capacity by November.Shabana Mahmood introduced plans on Wednesday to release prisoners in breach of their licence after 28 days in an effort to relieve pressure from prisons, which currently stand at 99 per cent capacity. The measures will apply to prisoners serving one to four year sentences, including sex offenders, and w…
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