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Prison overcrowding: Would early release be considered on the Isle of Man?
Manx Newscast
Tuesday, 23 July 2024 - 13 minutes
The Isle of Man is not actively planning to follow the UK’s lead and release prisoners early due to overcrowding.
That’s from the prison governor who says 24 temporary cells – in portable cabins – should help alleviate some of the current pressure.
The prison population has risen by around 66 percent; so what happens if the prison population peaks before the new cells - on 'J Wing' - are ready?
It’s a question Tessa Hawley put to Leroy Bonnick:
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