"The perfect petri dish" - Prisons and Coronavirus (Feat. John Podmore, Sally Halsall, Charlotte Henry and more)

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English - April 02, 2020 02:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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The unparalleled coronavirus pandemic is causing health, economic and social chaos worldwide. But what does it mean for prisons and prisoners? The prison population is ageing with generally poorer physical and mental health. If it were to rip through the prison system, it could wreak havoc. I spoke with Former HMP Brixton Governor and prisons expert, John Podmore, and those with loved ones inside to get a glimpse of what could happen.

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