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Prison Service Plans to Double Inmates in Prefab Pods
Leaked documents reveal UK prison service plans to cram two inmates per prefab cell to tackle overcrowding.
In brief
Leaked documents reveal UK prison service plans to cram two inmates per prefab cell to tackle overcrowding. UK prison service plans to double inmates in temporary prefab cells to address overcrowding crisis, sparking security concerns. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Overcrowding crisis
UK prisons face severe overcrowding with limited space for inmates.
Leaked documents
Prison Service plans to double inmates in temporary prefab cells.
Rapid deployment cells
Prefab 'pods' designed for one inmate now to hold two.
Capacity plan
476 extra prison spaces to be created through cell doubling.
Labour's plan
Labour's early release plan reversed after U-turns.
Security concerns
Prison officers warn of staff walkouts over health risks.
Risk assessment
Prison safety requires risk assessment for doubled cells.
Current status
RDCs first installed at HMP Norwich in 2023.
Leaked email
Prison Service email urges quick capacity assessment.
Safety limits
Doubled cells risk breaching operational capacity limits.
Mark Fairhurst
Prison officers warn doubled cells could cause staff walkouts.
Tom Wheatley
RDCs are least secure cells requiring risk assessment.
Ministry response
Ministry says cells doubled only where safe.
Prison capacity
Prison Service aims to maximize available prison capacity.
Health risks
Doubled cells increase health and safety risks for staff.
Next steps
Prison Service to finalize cell doubling plan by next week.
The key point
UK prison service plans to double inmates in temporary prefab cells to address overcrowding crisis, sparking security concerns.
