Prisons across England and Wales are at breaking point. If the system does not change, experts say the number of people living in squalor in overcrowded facilities will only increase. What are the government’s plans to change the system? And can it be fixed? Danny Shaw is a crime, justice and policing commentator and ex-BBC Home Affairs Correspondent. He joins Ros Taylor in The Bunker.

“What’s really bad is that the entire criminal justice system feels broken.” – Danny Shaw

“I think both Labour and the Conservatives have had an arms race to be tough on criminal justice.” – Danny Shaw

“There isn’t just a shortage of capacity, there just aren’t enough prison officers.” – Danny Shaw

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Written and presented by Ros Taylor. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production:Alex Rees. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.

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