Women will be given a 'free pass' if their prisons close, claims former detective

Georgia Pearce

By Georgia Pearce


Published: 24/09/2024

- 20:50

Shabana Mahmood has been accused of causing further "two-tier justice" after unveiling plans to close women's prisons at today's Labour Party conference.

Speaking to party members in Liverpool, the Justice Secretary outlined plans to "reduce the number of women's prisons" to prevent "hurting mothers and breaking homes".

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