- Criticism of government policy on early release from prisons in England and Wales, involving figures like Kieran Mullan and Nick Timothy.
- The UK justice system is facing warnings of collapse, shared strain on capacity, and political pressure regarding the early release scheme in England and Wales.
- The government has revised the early release scheme for England.
The Prime Minister has indicated changes to the early release scheme, and the government is considering excluding manslaughter from it.
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The Prime Minister has indicated changes to the early release scheme, and the government is considering excluding manslaughter from it.
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