Prisoners to ‘double up’ in one-person prefab cells, leaked documents show
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the England category. Published on September 16, 2026 • Originally reported by Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the England category. Published on September 16, 2026 • Originally reported by Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Exclusive: Ten category C prisons in England and Wales asked to add second beds, in breach of safe occupancy limits
The Prison Service has drawn up plans to “double up” hundreds of prisoners in temporary prefabricated cells built for one person, at the request of the Ministry of Justice, leaked documents show.
Amid an ongoing overcrowding crisis in England and Wales, governors of 10 category C prisons have been asked to sign off the installation of second beds in “rapid deployment cells [RDCs]”.
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