Dominic Raab reveals plans to create 4,000 new prison places

The justice secretary has revealed plans to create 4,000 prison places at 16 sites in a bid to deliver on the government's promise to increase capacity by the middle of the decade.

Dominic Raab's plans, which are subject to planning permission being granted, will involve building new wings and refurbishing old prison space.

The government wants to create 20,000 prison places by 2025.

By Dominic Raab.

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