SPOTLIGHTS: What should the next government do to solve the problems in prisons?

• Date: 11 Jul 2024

• Location: Online

In this Spotlights special, we examine the state of prisons today and consider the key issues that the next government should focus on. 

By the prison service’s own measure of safe and decent accommodation, there are fewer than 80,000 prison places in England and Wales. But on the 14 June the population stood at 87,347 – and official projections indicate that it could rise to almost 115,000 by March 2028. This is simply unsustainable.

Whichever party wins the election faces a huge task to tackle the problems in prisons and help more people to move on from crime.

Join our panel of experts as we examine the key issues the next government will need to address and answer your questions about the state of prisons today and the wider criminal justice system. 

The panel will include: 

• Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.), Chief Executive at the Howard League 
• Andrew Neilson, Director of Campaigns 
• Gemma Abbott, Legal Director. 

RSVP to join us for this free event, on Thursday 11 July, 12pm to 1pm, online via Zoom webinar.

Bookings through the website for this event have now closed. To book a place, please email Katie Logue.

About the Howard League Spotlights series
Howard League Spotlights is a series of events aimed at lifting the lid on prisons and finding more effective ways to reduce crime and keep our communities safe. Each event will focus on a particular theme and bring together experts to approach the issue from different perspectives. Spotlights events are free of charge, but if you would like to support our work, please consider becoming a Howard League member. 

Support our work
The Howard League will continue to do what it can, both on specific issues and larger, systemic challenges, to see meaningful prison reform take hold. But it is only with your support that we can do so. If you can, please help us to continue this important work, either by joining as a member or making a donation. Thank you.