Private prisons exist in the UK in the form of contracts between the government and companies like Serco, G4S, and Sodexo.
Official statistics on drug use in UK prisons are problematic because they depend on self-reporting and drug tests that are often evaded.
Scott Dylan is Dublin based British entrepreneur, investor, and mental health advocate. He is the Founder of NexaTech Ventures, a venture capital firm with a £100 million fund supporting AI and technology startups across Europe and beyond. With over two decades of experience in business growth, turnaround, and digital innovation, Scott has helped transform and invest in companies spanning technology, retail, logistics, and creative industries.
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