Appalling (Times, £). The number of women going to prison will be cut by two thirds under new government plans to tackle overcrowding in jails. Shabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, will propose that judges and magistrates should have a presumption against sending criminals to jail for less than 12 months. The length of suspended sentences, now capped at two years, will also be extended.
Fewer than 5% of prisoners today are women. These proposals will reduce the proportion to under 2%.
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Shabana Mahmood and her “Overcrowding crisis..”
Build more women’s prisons, sweetheart! This isn’t rocket science. And, it’ll provide more jobs for men, as women aren’t exactly noted for building their own accommodation.
If only Labour were so intent on doing something about the “Overcrowding crisis..” when it comes to the bigger picture of these (formerly) green and pleasant lands.
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Beyond sickening!! This blatant, anti-male, sexist garbage is truly unbelievable! Good God, I hope there’s open rebellion among Britain’s men!!
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