The Age
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·1 hour ago
The reason the NSW prison population has hit a record high
NSW's prison population hit a record 14,070 inmates between November and March, driven by a surge in domestic violence charges and stricter bail laws. More than half of those in custody are on remand awaiting trial, with numbers rising 13 percent to 6,650 people. Advocates warn overcrowding strains family visits and mental health support for detainees.
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