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May 8, 2024 · 8 May 2024. Some prisoners will be freed up to 70 days early, after a scheme aimed at tackling overcrowding in jails in England and Wales was extended. The scheme was introduced last October,...
Jul 12, 2024 · Updated 2 October 2024. The government's early-release scheme for some prisoners in England and Wales began on 10 September. About 1,700 prisoners were freed on the first day - and the scheme is...
6 days ago · Offenders serving more than five years are being released on licence after spending 40% of their time behind bars, a scheme that excludes those convicted of serious violence, sex crimes and...
Jul 12, 2024 · Prisoners in England and Wales, apart from the most serious offenders, are usually released on licence after serving 50% of their sentence. From September, this will be reduced to 40%. Prison Officers Association chair Mark Fairhurst told Sky News this could mean about 5,500 prisoners are released under the scheme in the first few months.
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Sep 10, 2024 · More than 1,700 prisoners were set to be released on Tuesday across the country to help reduce overcrowding in jails. In Yorkshire, just under 130 prisoners were due for early release according...
Jul 12, 2024 · Thousands of prisoners are to be released earlier than planned as the government attempts to avert the “collapse” of the prison system. In an announcement on Friday, Justice Secretary Shabana ...
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Jul 12, 2024 · The Conservatives released 10,000 prisoners earlier than expected under the scheme, between October 17 and June 30 this year, according to figures published by the Ministry of Justice...
