Coronavirus could lead to rising crime, watchdogs warn
(World News UK)

The coronavirus pandemic could spark an increase in crime as court cases collapse and prisoners are released without rehabilitation work, justice inspectors have warned. HM chief inspectors of prisons, policing, probation and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said lockdowns and restrictions had a “ripple effect” across the criminal justice system. Speaking to MPs following a rare joint report raising grave...