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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin

Offenders should be moved to open prisons to tackle overcrowding, says former justice secretary

HMP Ford open prison near Arundel in West Sussex - (PA)

Thousands of prisoners should be moved to open prisons to tackle overcrowding and help prepare inmates for release, a former justice secretary has said.

David Gauke, who has been commissioned by the government to lead a review of sentencing policy, believes the move would save money and help reduce reoffending.

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