Prison population hits record high in England and Wales
by Rajeev Syal and agency from World news | The Guardian on (#6QBZ5)
Jail sentences handed to participants in recent riots thought to have exacerbated overcrowding
The prison population of England and Wales has hit a record high after rising by nearly 1,000 in four weeks.
The sharp increase is believed to have been driven by the number of jail sentences handed to those who took part in recent riots.
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