A troubling investigation reveals widespread corruption within UK prisons, including allegations of officers supplying drugs and soliciting sex from inmates. Beatrice Auty, a former inmate, recounts her experiences of sexual harassment and witnessing drug trafficking by prison staff. A significant rise in officer misconduct cases—up 34% from the previous year—highlights systemic issues in recruitment and training. Experts warn that inexperienced staff are vulnerable to manipulation, creating a ‘perfect storm’ of corruption within an overstressed prison system, where drug trade values exceed £1 billion annually.

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