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overcrowding

/ ˌəʊəˈʊɪŋ /

noun

  1. a state of being filled with more people or things than is desirable; congestion
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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There is already a review of the sentencing system under way, led by former Conservative justice secretary David Gauke and aimed tackling prison overcrowding.

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The plans hope to alleviate overcrowding and improve accessibility for those with reduced mobility, TfW said.

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The government released certain offenders early last year to ease overcrowding in prisons.

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"And by itself it will do little to address the UK's very serious overcrowding problem."

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The council was called to the property following neighbour complaints about noise, antisocial behaviour and overcrowding.

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