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Why hundreds of prisoners are being released early
Original: Why are hundreds of prisoners being released early? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3rxlyz6w3o?at_medium=RSS&at_ca
Hundreds of prisoners in the UK are being released earlier than their full sentences, under measures designed to ease severe overcrowding in jails in England and Wales. The early release scheme has drawn attention to the pressure on the prison estate and raised debate about public safety, with officials defending the move as necessary and critics questioning its risks.
Why now: Concerns over prison overcrowding and public safety are driving interest in the early release policy
United KingdomMinistry of Justiceprisons in England and Wales
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- Why are hundreds of prisoners being released early? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3rxlyz6w3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # News # Crime # Justice · bbc_news@robot.villas · 2
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