Hundreds of prisoners to be released early as jails face overcrowding

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 09:49 · Archive

Hundreds of prisoners are being released early to ease overcrowded prisons.

Hundreds of prisoners are being released early from Thursday as part of the government's effort to free up capacity in overcrowded jails. The killers of PC Andrew Harper are not eligible for the scheme.

How it is being reported

• Hundreds of prisoners to walk free this week as early release scheme beginsThe Mirror · 30 Sept, 04:43
• Hundreds of prisoners to walk free as expanded early release scheme beginsEvening Standard · 30 Sept, 00:01

In this story: PC Andrew Harper · United Kingdom

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