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United Kingdom: tens of thousands of incarcerated people in England and Wales at risk of cell fires
The government has reneged on a pledge to make all prison cells fire-safe or take them out of use by the end of next year, meaning tens of thousands of incarcerated people in England and Wales will remain at risk.
Source: The Guardian (19/03/2026)