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81. Alex Chalk, Lord Chancellor: How to fix Britain’s prisons

The Rest Is Politics: Leading

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Examining Prison Policies and Legal Aid in the UK

The chapter delves into the complexities of prison policies, considering human rights implications and challenges related to the prison system. Discussions encompass the need for funding for new prison facilities, comparisons between prison systems in different countries, the impact of short sentences on reoffending rates, legal aid initiatives, and the financial challenges facing the government.

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