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UK Justice Secretary Proposes Prison Laundry-to-Cells Conversion

9/6/2026

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UK Justice Secretary proposes converting prison laundry rooms into cells, increasing overcrowding risk.
Mayor Andy Burnham warns operating prisons near capacity poses a big risk.
Prisoners’ Education Trust reports a 25% cut in prison education provision this year.
Simon Hamilton of Kington, Herefordshire advocates decriminalising drug use, citing Portugal’s 2001 model to free prison space.

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UK Justice Secretary proposes converting prison laundry rooms into cells, increasing overcrowding risk.
Mayor Andy Burnham warns operating prisons near capacity poses a big risk.
Prisoners’ Education Trust reports a 25% cut in prison education provision this year.
Simon Hamilton of Kington, Herefordshire advocates decriminalising drug use, citing Portugal’s 2001 model to free prison space.