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Friday, 18 February 2022

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has announced plans to create 4,000 prison places across 16 sites, as part of the government's pledge to increase jail capacity

They include Feltham Young Offenders Institution.

The proposals, which are subject to planning permission being granted, will involve building new wings and refurbishing old spaces.

The government wants to create 20,000 prison places by 2025.