Prison Assaults Soar, Costing UK Taxpayers £50m in Five Years

Prison Assaults Soar, Costing UK Taxpayers £50m in Five Years

Attacks on UK prison guards lead to a £50m taxpayer bill. Overcrowding and staff shortages worsen the situation. Prison Assaults Soar, Costing UK Taxpayers £50m in Five Years Prison staff assaults cost taxpayers nearly £50 million since 2019. These claims come from overcrowded prisons across Britain. Prisons have safety procedures, however, they may not prevent…

Glasgow Prisoners Cheer as Early Release Scheme Begins in Scotland

Glasgow Prisoners Cheer as Early Release Scheme Begins in Scotland

Inmates celebrated their release from Glasgow Barlinnie. This early release is part of a plan to reduce prison overcrowding in Scotland. Glasgow Prisoners Cheer as Early Release Scheme Begins in Scotland Prisoners celebrated their release from a Glasgow prison. This happened on Tuesday, February 18th. The releases are part of a government plan that aims…