In the UK, the government has reduced prison occupancy rates Due to the seriousness of the situation, it is possible to rent a prison in the Baltic country of Estonia.The sources stated that Estonia, due to low error ratesspare capacity in prisons offered to rent to countriesfollowing the statement The UK Ministry of Justicewas reported to be considering this option.
England considering giving £25m
In the news, the convicted criminals in England and Wales, could be sent to Estonia, where half of the prisons are empty, and the UK will send £25 million to that countryIt was noted that the government sources could provide reinforcements. The Telegraph reported that They stated that ‘controversial analysis is on the table’ due to the seriousness of the occupancy rate in prisons.transferred.
Estonia looks positively
Estonia Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta also told the Telegraph:,” The UK and Estonia have a history of successful cross-country cooperation and such involvement will create further opportunities to benefit and learn from each other.”he used his word.
The number of prisoners in prison in England and Wales has risen by more than 1,000 in the past four weeks, from around 40,000 in 1991 to over 88,000. Last month, there were only 83 places left in men’s prisons in England and Wales.
