HMP Wandsworth labelled ‘inhumane’ after being found to be most overcrowded prison in UK
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 14:26 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The south-west London prison has been described as 'inhumane' due to its severe overcrowding, which has led to several high-profile incidents.
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