The prison population in England and Wales has surged to 88,521, exceeding the previous record, reflecting serious overcrowding issues in the justice system as pressure mounts.
Dame Angela Eagle, the Home Office minister, acknowledged the lack of adequate prison spaces and discussed considering unconventional solutions like housing inmates in Estonia to address overcrowding.
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