Gauke emphasized that the prison crisis is a long-standing issue, requiring a strategic approach to address capacity, rather than simply building new facilities to meet demand.
He cautioned that without reforming sentencing practices, the demand for prison cells will continue to rise significantly, underscoring the importance of reviewing current policies.
Gauke stated, "What we want to avoid is a situation where prisoners are being released as a short-term, reduce-the-pressure moment" while advocating for strategic reforms.
Highlighting that any government would face similar challenges, he noted that the circumstances inherited by the new Labour government warranted immediate action regarding prisoner release.
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