A briefing by the Howard League for Penal Reform said that “many young adults”, aged 21 and under currently in custody in adult prisons, had reported spending just two hours a day out of their cells while five had said they were no longer allowed to make phone calls due to social distancing measures.
The Howard League also raised concerns over the mental health of young people who were no longer receiving support combined with the added impact of worrying about their own health and that of their families.
The briefing states: “Long hours in their cells with nothing to do is affecting young adults’ mental health, particularly those with pre-existing conditions.
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