Government lacks ‘clear and coherent vision’ for prison service, says justice committee
The prison system in England and Wales is in an “appalling” state of crisis, lacking decency or security and no clear plan for desperately needed change, MPs have warned in a report that raises questions over the government’s pledges on prisons ahead of an election.
The justice committee, chaired by the Conservative MP Bob Neill, condemned Boris Johnson’s “policy by press notice” approach to prisons following a raft of announcements widely seen as electioneering tactics.
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