A new report has found that more prisoners in England and Wales are being recalled to custody than are being released, highlighting a growing strain on the prison system.
Recall figures exceed releases
Data from the Ministry of Justice shows that the number of prisoners recalled to jail has surpassed the number released for the first time. This trend underscores the challenges facing the criminal justice system.
The figures have sparked debate among policymakers and campaigners about the effectiveness of rehabilitation and the conditions that lead to recalls.
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