prisons

3 articles

Dec 17, 2025 • via The Telegraph

Drones Arm Gangs in Britain's Worst Jail

107 staff assaults in three months at Swaleside expose unchecked Muslim gang control

Inspectors place HMP Swaleside in special measures after documenting the worst violence, drugs, and weapons in five years. Muslim gangs dominate amid staff shortages and drone incursions, perpetuating a cycle of despair across governments.

Dec 2, 2025 • via the Guardian

103 Erroneous Releases Since April

128% yearly surge as Justice Secretary claims improvements

England and Wales saw 103 prisoners freed by error since April, a 128% annual rise, with two still at large. Justice Secretary Lammy's downward trend claim ignores climbing numbers and public safety gaps.

Oct 29, 2025 • via The Guardian

Prison Releases Turn Routine: Six Errors in Seven Days

262 mistaken freedoms in a year signal systemic overload

Erroneous prisoner releases have surged 128% amid overcrowding and staff shortages, exposing bipartisan failures in the UK's justice infrastructure. This routine dysfunction erodes public safety and institutional trust without accountability.