Oppose plans to build a mega-prison in Buckinghamshire!
The government wants to build a mega-prison here. They are testing the waters to see if we will fight back.
They claim „no final decision has been taken”. This is our chance. We must demonstrate that NO prisons are wanted in Buckinghamshire or ANYWHERE else.
How to Object
The deadline is approaching. We need to flood them with objections.
- You don’t need to give your name.
- It takes only a few minutes.
- Send your objections directly to: PSDenquries@justice.gov.uk
Why we object
1. Traffic & Environment
The Ministry of Justice admits traffic will increase but calls it „slight”. That is a lie. Construction of a mega-prison destroys natural habitats and pollutes the environment. In a climate crisis, any new emissions are dangerous.
2. Waste of Money, Lack of Services
New prisons cost hundreds of millions. HMP Five Wells cost £253 million. Instead of cages, this money should be spent on:
- Fighting child poverty (which is rising in Bucks).
- Social housing.
- Community services and mental health support.
A few dozen prison jobs will not fix our community. See how the Prison Industrial Complex drains resources from where they are needed most.
3. The „Jobs” Lie
Pro-prison MPs exaggerate economic benefits. Look at the facts:
- The Promise: At HMP Five Wells, they promised 3000 jobs.
- The Reality: They created only 144 jobs. Only 32 went to locals.
The profit goes to the CEOs of construction companies, not to you. Read more about who really wins in our Prison Profiteers section.
4. Prisons Don’t Work
The government claims this will be a „rehabilitative prison”. It lacks meaning. Prisons do not prepare people for the real world. They are overcrowding hotspots for COVID-19 and violence.
Building prisons only creates more prisoners. We need to tackle the root causes: poverty, trauma, and lack of opportunity.
Learn the truth about the system: read Busting Common Myths about Prisons.
Join the fight
This isn’t just about Buckinghamshire. It’s about stopping the expansion everywhere.
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