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Hundreds of prisoners released early under new UK scheme

Original: Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6evwvdwgg

Hundreds of prisoners have begun leaving jails in England and Wales under a new early release scheme, under which some sentences are served at 40% rather than 50%. The government says the move is needed to ease severe prison overcrowding, while critics warn it could put public safety at risk and have called for assurances about which offenders are eligible.

Why now: The scheme has just come into force, prompting debate about prison overcrowding and public safety.

England and WalesMinistry of JusticeUK Government

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