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Prison overcrowding in England and Wales is worsening as recalls outpace releases, undermining government efforts to reduce the prison population.
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More prisoners recalled to jail than released in England and Wales
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Ministry of Justice figures show recalls rose 27% in year to June despite emergency measures to ease overcrowdingMore people were recalled to jails in England and Wales in the first half of this year than were released, despite government efforts to reduce the prison population, according to figures released on Thursday.Ministry of Justice (MoJ) data shows that 12,338 people were recalled to custody between the beginning of April and the end of June, while 12,278 people were released. It continues a trend set between January and March, when 13,193 people were returned to prison and 12,977 released. Continue reading...
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