Prisoners 'demand pay rises' amid the cost of living crisis
Prisoners ‘demand pay rises’ as prices of everyday items including toothpaste and shower ‘soar at the jail shop’ amid the cost-of-living crisis
- The inmates at HMP Wakefield are struggling to afford their vaping product
- The prisoners also moaned about how they are not given access to kettles
The cost-of-living crisis has now hit prisoners as they demand a pay rise to cover the rise of prices in their jail shop.
The inmates at HMP Wakefield are struggling to afford their vaping products and basic items such as toothpaste and shower gel.
Other essentials such as the price of Weetabix are also escalating in price, according to The Sun.
It was reported that those serving life sentences for crimes such as murder are also raising concerns as they complained that the food in the dining hall is served too early.
The prisoners also moaned about how they are not given access to kettles.
The cost-of-living crisis has now hit prisoners as inmates at HMP Wakefield demand a pay rise to cover the rise of prices in their jail shop
Inmates who work or are in education can earn a wage of between £10 and £20 per week
David Hine, of Victim Care, said to The Sun: ‘It’s ridiculous when 0.01 per cent of the justice budget is spent on caring for the victims of homicide and violent crime.
‘No one cares about them having a hard time in prison, they should be.’
Inmates who work or are in education can earn a wage of between £10 and £20 per week- this can be spent in the prison’s catalogue.
The report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons states: ‘Prisoners could access an impressive range of catalogues.
‘Sixty per cent of respondents said the shop provided things that they needed.
‘Throughout the inspection, prisoners, especially those waiting for jobs, complained at wages not keeping pace with the increasing price of goods.’
His Majesty’s Prison Wakefield is a Category is a men’s prison in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and houses around 600 prisoners.
The Mail Online has asked The Prison Service for a comment.
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