20 Aug 2020

Covid-19: Number of older people in prison rising

From Morning Report, 8:43 am on 20 August 2020

The number of older people in prison is going up, partly because of the increase in sex offenders being sentenced for historical crimes. The other reason is longer sentences.

The Office of the Inspectorate has been investigating conditions for older inmates.

Janis Adair is Chief Inspector.