The Justice secretary has activated Operation Safeguard to house prisoners in police cells due to overcrowding in jails, with only 824 places left in the adult male estate. This emergency measure will free up hundreds of cells but could cost the government millions, with previous activation costing £30.2 million between February and July 2023. The Police Federation of England and Wales has expressed concerns about officers being diverted from core duties and facing additional dangers, as the prison estate is deemed to be in crisis by the Public Accounts Committee.
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Anderlecht teacher threatened twice by students at Sint-Guido
The teaching staff at Sint-Guido-Instituut in Anderlecht experienced two threatening incidents from students, including a 13-year-old pupil throwing a glass object at educator Gino De Cock. De Cock filed police reports after each incident and demanded disciplinary action, but the school board opted for restorative methods instead of suspension, citing the need for increased guidance and supervision due to rising school violence in Belgium. Full Article
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