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Banstead

town in Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, England

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  • Jun 10

    Prison watchdog report reveals drugs crisis, vermin, and fire safety delays across England and Wales

    The Independent Monitoring Board's annual report paints a grim picture of life behind bars, from rampant drug use and gang control to cells infested with vermin, while a separate inquiry hears fire safety upgrades will not be complete until the early 2030s.

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