Luke Carson on UK Prisons: God is still working behind bars
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his "true shock" at the condition of the prison system left by the former administration. Over 1,700 inmates were prematurely released in England and Wales to mitigate prison overcrowding. In light of these dire circumstances, Luke Carson, the Team Leader for Prisons and Resettlement at London City Mission, discussed with Esther Higham the impact on prison ministry work.
Released on 18 Sep 2024
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