| The Prison Cell |
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| Written by Peter Young (1987) | |
| Thursday, 26 November 1987 | |
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Britain's prison system is in a state of crisis. Violent incidents, industrial disruption and rooftop sieges are common reminders that radical reform of the system is urgently required. Antiquated Victorian prisons often house three prisoners in cells designed for one. The overcrowding and poor conditions inevitably lead to resentment and tensions which break out in violence. |
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