UK prisons are in crisis, plagued by severe overcrowding and deteriorating conditions.
The scandals at HMP Wandsworth—where a high-profile escapee exposed major security and staffing failures and a prison officer was filmed having sex with an inmate was sentenced to 15 months in jail — underscores the urgent need for reform.
Sky’s Lead Political Presenter, Sophy Ridge visited Preston prison to understand just how much of an issue overcrowding and reoffending is.
According to the Howard League, the category B men’s prison is at 156%.
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