Mould and broken windows 'common' in Britain's prisons, warns damning new report

“Mould and broken windows 'common' in Britain's prisons, warns damning new report”

Mould, broken windows, damaged flooring, and a lack of basic furniture and storage were common in some of Britain's biggest prisons, according to a new report. HM Inspectorate of Prisons said overcrowding, poor sanitation, deteriorating infrastructure and long maintenance delays are "causing persistent problems across the prison estate, rendering much of it inadequate". The report, published on Tuesday, analysed inspections of 40 prisons and 6,404 prisoner surveys. About half of the prisoners…