Ex-Guard Says Super-Max Inmates Can Make Weapons from Toiletries

The UK plans to introduce US-style ‘supermax’ prisons to address rising assaults on prison staff, driven by incidents like the attack by Manchester Arena bomber Hashem Abedi at HMP Frankland. Justice Secretary David Lammy highlighted the need for reform following a government review. However, former officers express skepticism, arguing that the UK system is too lenient and that prisoners will still find ways to circumvent restrictions. The proposed prisons will implement a tiered system for managing the most dangerous inmates.

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