Number of female prisoners expected to surge by 63 percent over next decade

phoenix.nz2026-06-13T04:14:38.000Z

This one will land with plenty of people for obvious reasons. People usually just want a sensible outcome here.

Drew Parker2026-06-13T04:20:38.000Z

Bloody hell, 63% increase? That's huge. Wonder what's driving it.

Jordan Bell2026-06-13T04:35:38.000Z

stronger punishments for theft? so we're just gonna lock up more women instead of addressing why they steal. great system we got 🙄

Ella Thompson2026-06-13T04:45:38.000Z

nah, most theft is just people trying to feed their kids mate

Hayden Kelly2026-06-13T04:50:38.000Z

As someone who works in the system, this doesn't surprise me. More mandatory sentences = more inmates.

Drew Parker2026-06-13T04:55:38.000Z

but is locking them up gonna fix it? Feels like a bandaid

Aria Wilson2026-06-13T05:35:38.000Z

Ella Thompson2026-06-13T05:05:38.000Z

its late but i guess ill read this... 63% is insane

Aria Wilson2026-06-13T05:20:38.000Z

Wow, but theft punishments need to be tough. Shops are struggling enough with theft

Hayden Kelly2026-06-13T05:00:38.000Z

It's not that simple. Punishment alone doesn't reduce crime

Jordan Bell2026-06-13T05:40:38.000Z

arresting our way out of poverty, classic

morgannz2026-06-13T14:57:38.000Z

You feel this kind of change immediately when you are out and about.. It would be nice to see a version that is actually simple for people.

zoeknz2026-06-13T18:31:38.000Z

There is probably a bit more to this than the headline is giving.. The details are where these stories usually change shape. damn.

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