Critics say Victoria is struggling to house growing prison population (opens original article in a new tab)

Critics warn Victoria's tough-on-crime bail laws are straining the prison system, leading to unsafe conditions and fears of another preventable death in custody.

• Victoria's prison system is struggling with a growing population of unsentenced prisoners due to tough-on-crime bail laws.
• Legal advocates warn that the system's lack of capacity could lead to another preventable death in custody.
• Prisoners are being held in police cells beyond the legal 14-day limit, raising concerns about unsafe conditions.