Early release prisoners leave Cardiff jail under government scheme

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 11:43 · Archive

Prisoners have begun leaving Cardiff jail early as part of a UK Government plan to ease overcrowding.

Prisoners have started being released early from HMP Cardiff under a UK-wide government scheme designed to relieve pressure on overcrowded jails. The releases are part of a controversial initiative that has begun across the country.

One released prisoner gave a stark assessment of his prospects, saying he would 'probably be back'. Another prisoner left with a message thanking Andy Burnham, the Labour mayor of Greater Manchester.

Early release prisoners leave Cardiff jail under government scheme — Image: South Wales Argus

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‘I’ll probably be back’ - prisoner gives stark verdict after being released earlySouth Wales Argus · 1 Oct, 12:28
'Thank you bro' early release prisoner's message to Andy BurnhamWalesOnline · 1 Oct, 10:25

In this story: HMP Cardiff · Andy Burnham · Cardiff · UK Government

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