Banged Up with Blunkett

26th February, 2008

Banged Up with Blunkett

Five has commissioned Shine North to produce Banged Up, a new series featuring former Home Secretary David Blunkett. The show tackles head-on the sensitive issue of juvenile behaviour and rehabilitation, it was announced today, (TUES).

In a bold social experiment, Blunkett will head the 'parole board' of a 'prison' that mixes reformed criminals with juveniles on the cusp of a life of crime.

Rt Hon David Blunkett MP said: "The prime task of any criminal justice system is to prevent people from committing a crime in the first place, and then to avoid re-offending. Getting across a clear message, forewarning young people what prison is like, and encouraging them to take an alternative path in life, has to make sense.