Victoria's Prison Crisis: Overcrowding, Delays, and Backlogs
Update: 2025-12-02
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Victorias prison system is grappling with a severe crisis, as hundreds of inmates miss court appearances daily due to overcrowding caused by stricter bail laws. This has led to major disruptions in the legal process and significant backlogs. Officials are struggling to manage the influx, with no room in police cells and a lack of clear lists from the courts. The situation is so dire that the state is facing cost orders due to these delays and failures to produce defendants in court.
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