The UK’s prison overcrowding crisis is attributed to politicians’ prioritization of appearing tough on crime, leading to longer jail terms as a knee-jerk reaction to show action, according to the findings of David Gauke, appointed by Labour to review prisons. The Independent Sentencing Review report highlights the lack of strategic sentencing approaches over decades, resulting in an overwhelmed and ineffective system with one of the highest prison population rates in western Europe. The review warns of the catastrophic cost of the increasing prison population on resources, urging for reform to address the system’s collapse and focus on reducing reoffending and improving safety.
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Europe’s ‘happy vassal’ complex
The recent US-EU trade agreement has significantly weakened the EU's global standing, exposing its political vulnerabilities and undermining its climate agenda while highlighting a troubling trend of “vassalisation heureuse.” As Trump’s imperial vision takes shape, the EU struggles to assert its sovereignty amid growing dissatisfaction among Europeans, revealing an existential threat that could reshape international order if not effectively resisted. Want More Context? 🔎
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