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Sep 10, 2024 · Today, around 1,700 convicts are walking out of prison in England and Wales after 40% of their sentence, as part of the government's early release scheme aimed at freeing up capacity.
Jul 12, 2024 · About 1,700 prisoners were released in September under the first round of the scheme, which aims to free up 5,500 prison spaces in total. Ministers have also announced a major review of...
Sep 10, 2024 · Prisoners have welcomed their early release but some fear it won't be long before they're back behind bars. Around 1,750 people were expected to be let out on Tuesday in a bid to ease overcrowding ...
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Sep 10, 2024 · Around 1,700 prisoners were being freed on Tuesday in the first wave of early release to ease the overcrowding crisis in jails despite new warnings that some are certain to reoffend.
Jul 12, 2024 · In one of its first big decisions, Britain’s new Labour government on Friday announced the early release of thousands of prisoners, blaming the need to do so on a legacy of neglect and...
Mar 6, 2023 · Prisoners are to be let out of jail up to six months before their release date, in a new early release scheme which will help to tackle prison overcrowding.
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Jul 12, 2024 · Thousands of prisoners will be released early at the start of September, the justice secretary has announced. Shabana Mahmood warned of the "total collapse" of the prison system and a "total...
