联合王国政府考虑将囚犯送往爱沙尼亚,以解决监狱人满为患的问题。
UK government considers sending prisoners to Estonia to address prison overcrowding.
联合王国政府正在探讨将囚犯送往爱沙尼亚以缓解其监狱严重拥挤的备选办法,预计到2027年,爱沙尼亚人口将从89,000人增加到93,100人至106,300人。
The UK government is exploring the option of sending prisoners to Estonia to alleviate severe overcrowding in its prisons, where the population is projected to grow from about 89,000 to between 93,100 and 106,300 by 2027.
爱沙尼亚表示愿意出租未充分利用的监狱设施,这有可能使其经济受益。
Estonia has offered its underused prison facilities for rent, potentially benefiting its economy.
司法部长沙巴纳·马哈穆德警告说,持续过度拥挤可能威胁法律和秩序,促使采取各种措施管理危机。
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns that continued overcrowding could threaten law and order, prompting various measures to manage the crisis.