Being convicted at such a young age was heart-breaking – I would not come out of my room for months at a time, I’d barely be able to do the most basic things such as eat or shower.’

Surge in long prison sentences for young adults

Being convicted at such a young age was heart-breaking – I would not come out of my room for months at a time, I’d barely be able to do the most basic things such as eat or shower.’

by Rebecca Hardy 5th June 2026

The number of young adults serving long prison sentences is significantly growing, campaigners have warned.

Surge in long prison sentences for young adults

Being convicted at such a young age was heart-breaking – I would not come out of my room for months at a time, I’d barely be able to do the most basic things such as eat or shower.’

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