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[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

There were news reports this week of multiple prison officers smuggling contraband and even having sexual relations with inmates at HMP Berwyn. That's one of the UK newest prisons.

The system feels like it's in free fall at this point.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

Man, it really feels like the UK is coming apart at the seams. It's still holding together, but everything gets worse bit by bit. And despite it being in the open, some people just pound the drums louder, wave the flag more and think that past glory will protect from current failures.

I do hope you get a government worthy of Britain's positive legacy, not just rest on it as if it's eternal and unending.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

The system feels like it's in free fall at this point.

Feels like the entire country is