Why Is The UK Prison System Failing? | Steve Gillan

Why are UK prisons so overcrowded? How has the standard of prisons deteriorated over the past 40 years? Why are reoffending rates so high? How do we improve working and living conditions in our prisons? In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski is joined by General Secretary of the Prison Officers’ Association, and President of the Trades Union Congress, Steve Gillan. We have to invest in our future and that's why we've set up Future Politics. Read the full story and play your part in supporting the next generation of progressive political talent by donating to our Future Politics Crowdfunder. Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.