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Tuesday, June 3, 2003 |
Jail overcrowding 'unacceptable'
Sex offenders are being forced to share cells at Peterhead Prison because of "unacceptable" overcrowding, according to the chief inspector of prisons.
In his inspection report Andrew McLellan highlights what he describes as "chronic under-investment" in the prison.
BBC
8:50:28 AM 
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'Remove prisoners from crammed jail'
Some inmates should be removed from a south London prison to ease overcrowding and improve conditions, says the chief inspector of prisons.
Wandsworth Prison's record on basic standards is "indefensible", said Anne Owers in her report.
BBC
8:49:18 AM
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© Copyright 2003 Nick Page.
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Updated: 15/7/03; 2:15:09 pm.
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