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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Government Announces £110 Million Plan For More Prison Cells
Caption: Government Announces £110 Million Plan For More Prison Cells. The government is spending £110 million to create hundreds of additional prison places in England and Wales as it attempts to tackle severe overcrowding. The Ministry of Justice says money has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to convert unused areas inside prisons, including offices, laundry rooms and storage spaces, into cells. The announcement comes as the prison system remains close to maximum capacity and the government faces criticism over its early release scheme. Justice Secretary Alex Norris said offenders released early would still face restrictions, including electronic tagging, exclusion zones and potential bans from football matches. He also said victims would be contacted and given an opportunity to discuss restrictions placed on offenders. Victims’ Commissioner Claire Waxman said thousands of victims, particularly those affected by domestic abuse and stalking, urgently wanted clarity about how early releases could affect them. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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