Article 6TB1W Fears of unrest as PM considers open prisons for more offenders

Fears of unrest as PM considers open prisons for more offenders

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Lizzie Dearden
from World news | The Guardian on (#6TB1W)

Unions concerned about potential rise in violence, drug abuse and the threat of riots at low-security facilities in England and Wales

The government is considering relaxing the restrictions on inmates who can be sent to open prisons, despite warnings that the move could increase violence, drug abuse and the potential for riots.

Under an unannounced policy first introduced by the Conservatives and expanded by Labour, officials have already been accelerating moves from closed to open prisons in order to ease overcrowding.

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