What prison crisis? £2million a year is wasted on 'finding ways to say jails are racist' - as thousands of criminals are let out due to lack of space
New figures show the department employs 20 staff at a cost of £1.7million a year in a 'disparities unit' to study diversity in jail and probation.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Oct 20, 2026, 9:59 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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