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Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces

Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces
BBC Politics Wednesday 19 August 2026, 20:45 UTC 1 min read
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Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March

Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March
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