Fund improved conditions and counselling for male inmates

Closed 190 signatures

What the petition asks

Many male prisoners have been living in conditions that are inhumane; 23 hours in cells with poor ventilation and hygiene. Prisoners are treated as if they are less deserving of fundamental human rights, which can lead to a decline in mental health. Prisoners need rehabilitation, not neglect.

The government has claimed that almost £4.4 billion will be invested to create prison places and support victims to help combat the effects of the pandemic. Yet face-to-face encounters with ex-offenders and hearing anecdotes from incarcerated prisoners give a different story. Counselling and improved conditions are needed as men are suffering in silence with no support. These men will one day have to integrate back into society with the burden of trauma, at the hands of the Government.

Timeline

19 Apr 2021	Petition opened for signatures
19 Oct 2021	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 190

Status Closed

Department Ministry of Justice

Opened 19 Apr 2021

Closed 19 Oct 2021

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