Get out of jail free: The new Tory prisons policy
Exclusive reporting for the Times revealed judges were being advised to suspend sentences, rather than put prisoners away.
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Show Notes
Prisons in England and Wales are at full capacity. Exclusive reporting for the Times revealed judges were being advised to suspend sentences, rather than put prisoners away. After HS2, concrete in schools, and NHS waiting lists, where will this latest scandal leave the Tories’ reputation for competence?
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Guests:
- Catherine Baksi, former barrister and Times contributor.
- Matt Dathan, Home Affairs Editor, The Times.
Host: Luke Jones.
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