Government Action Urged On Prison Conditions - Midlands 103 FM
19th January 2026
IPRT’s Legal and Public Affairs Manager, Niamh McCormack,speaking on the publication of prison inspection reports, highlighting poor prison conditions, ongoing overcrowding, and the urgent need to reduce reliance on remand detention.
Listen to the broadcast here.
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