Criminals are “dodging” jail sentences because of overcrowding in prisons, critics warned today.
The worsening crisis has led to judges being advised to lock up fewer offenders – and now, victims and barristers are accusing the Government of failing the justice system.
Since the guidance earlier this month, a man who attacked a police officer walked free after his one-year jail term was suspended because of prison overcrowding. And a DHL delivery driver who stole £53,000 of parcels was spared jail time for the same reason.
