Muslims in Prisons in England and Wales

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Muslims make up a disproportionately high percentage of the prison population in England and Wales, with white Muslims being overrepresented. Some attribute this to forced conversions within prison gangs, while others deny this claim.

Key Points

  • Muslims make up around 18% of the prison population in England and Wales despite being only 6.5% of the general population
  • White Muslims are disproportionately represented in prison compared to their population percentage
  • Some attribute the high number of white Muslim inmates to forced conversions within prison gangs