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Freed prisoners criticise early release scheme as 'overcrowded' prisons push them out
Original: 'Overcrowded' and 'set up to fail': Freed prisoners react to early release scheme https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr
Prisoners released early under the UK government's scheme to ease prison overcrowding have spoken about their experiences, describing jails as 'overcrowded' and saying they were 'set up to fail' after release. Their accounts highlight concerns that inmates are being freed without adequate support or preparation, raising questions about rehabilitation and the risk of reoffending as the Ministry of Justice seeks to cut prison numbers.
Why now: The UK's early release scheme to tackle prison overcrowding is drawing criticism from those directly affected, fuelling public debate about the justice system.
Ministry of JusticeUK prisonsfreed prisoners
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- 'Overcrowded' and 'set up to fail': Freed prisoners react to early release scheme https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr1e5ednzwd2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # News # Justice # Society · bbc_news@robot.villas · 2
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