What ails the British state is that it has built, and is building, what it cannot seem to maintain. A decade of attrition has hollowed out public services to the extent that they struggle to function coherently or plan beyond the next crisis. Under the Tories, state spending grew by just over 1% a year well below the long-run trend of 2.6% per year.
The documentary on Chile's prison system reveals the challenges faced by women who are mostly mothers, blending their personal experiences with the struggle for dignity and connection.
Across France, various initiatives have emerged to improve addiction care in correctional settings, indicating a growing recognition of the importance of addressing substance use disorders among incarcerated populations.