No ‘quick fix’ to tackling prisons overcrowding crisis – Home Secretary

The speaker expresses concern over the legacy left by the Conservatives regarding prisons, describing it as a scorched earth policy. They highlight the increase in remand prisoners due to chaos and backlog in the criminal justice system. The Prime Minister acknowledges there is no quick fix, but the issues must be addressed. The speaker criticizes the Conservatives for their irresponsible handling of the situation over the years, which has caused significant damage.

What policy did the speaker accuse the Conservatives of implementing regarding prisons?

• A policy of rapid expansion

• A scorched earth policy

• A policy of privatization

• A policy of leniency

What issue has increased due to chaos and backlog in the criminal justice system?

• Number of convicted prisoners

• Number of parolees

• Number of released prisoners

• Number of remand prisoners

What does the speaker suggest needs to be done about the issues in the criminal justice system?

• Privatize the system

• Expand the system

• Address and fix them

• Ignore them

How does the speaker describe the Conservatives' handling of the prison situation?

• Cautious and careful

• Efficient and timely

• Responsible and effective

• Irresponsible and damaging

What does the speaker believe needs to be assessed regarding the Conservatives' legacy?

• The international impact

• The public opinion

• The inherited legacy

• The financial cost