Mini-riots in prisons amid overcrowding

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prison overcrowding

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Prison mini-riots ‘happening all over the place’ as overcrowding fuels violence

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Fears that if a full riot breaks out and parts of jails are put out of use, there would not be enough space to detain and separate the displaced prisoners.

Warning comes after i revealed prisons are days away from being completely full.

Prison Officers' Association says 'concerted indiscipline' incidents are on the rise.

Prison Governors' Association estimates only 700 spaces in adult male prisons.

Prison governors want automatic release point for most prisoners to 40 per cent of fixed-term sentences.

PGA President Tom Wheatley said move should be taken without any procrastination on day one ’ Probation officers have warned that over-stretched staff are struggling to put proper support plans and monitoring in place.

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