Prison Capacity Crisis Driven by Remand Numbers
A recent report reveals that the population of prisoners on remand has reached its highest level in fifty years, with over 17,000 individuals on remand in June 2025.
This accounts for 13% of the total prison population, a 5% increase from last year. The report by JUSTICE highlights the unequal impact of decision-making, particularly affecting racialised communities, who make up 32% of those on remand.
- Those from racialised communities are over-proportionally represented on remand.
- They are more likely to be remanded in custody by the courts than White British defendants.
- There has been a 22% increase in women on remand since June 2024.
The report calls for reducing unnecessary remand, tackling inequalities, and improving fairer and consistent decision-making.
Author's summary: Prison remand numbers drive capacity crisis.
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