- 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 PM has set parameters for the early release scheme, while high recall rates are straining the justice system in England.
Thousands of hardened criminals were released early due to systemic failures and policy strain within the justice system.
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Updated Sep 14
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Thousands of hardened criminals were released early due to systemic failures and policy strain within the justice system.