Independent review of the prison system in England and Wales: Call for Evidence

Closes 31 Aug 2026

Theme 2: The prison estate and its capacity

4. What are the main current and future risks relating to prison capacity in England and Wales?
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There is a limit of 4000 characters
5. What are the biggest opportunities to address these risks in the next five to 15 years, and ensure there is space to best accommodate the current and future projected prison population?
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There is a limit of 4000 characters
6. What are the biggest changes that need to be made to the design, configuration and condition of the prison estate in the next five to 15 years to improve outcomes?
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There is a limit of 4000 characters