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Prison authorities at Dartmoor Prison face formal public censure after failing to manage dangerous radon gas levels, exposing inmates and staff to prolonged radiation risks, with the Health and Safety Executive highlighting serious safety failures and subsequent legal actions taken by affected individuals. #PrisonSafety #RadonGas #PublicHealth #GB

Prison officials at Dartmoor Prison are facing a formal public censure after the Health and Safety Executive revealed that safety failures exposed inmates and staff to dangerous levels of radon gas, which can cause lung cancer, prompting legal action from affected individuals and leading to the prison's closure in 2024. #PrisonSafety #RadonGas #PublicHealth #UK