The British government enacted 'Operation Safeguard' to manage prison overcrowding by holding inmates in police cells temporarily. This response follows a surge in the prison population in England and ...

The far-right PVV has again refused to support its minister over plans to cope with the shortage of prison cells, instead calling for “eight men in a cell” who should “sleep standing up” as an option.

Due to overcrowded prisons in England and Wales, the UK government reinstates 'Operation Safeguard', allowing police cells to house inmates temporarily. The prison population has doubled over 30 years ...