First 700 inmates released early from prisons in England and Wales
UKPulse News Desk
The first 700 of an expected 4,500 inmates eligible for early release have been freed from prisons in England and Wales. This marks the initial phase of a programme that could see up to 50,000 offenders released annually.
- The first 700 inmates were released on Thursday.
- An estimated 4,500 inmates are eligible for early release under the scheme.
- This is the first of 10 scheduled releases, with the final one planned for June 2027.
The first 700 inmates eligible for early release from prisons in England and Wales were freed on Thursday. This is the initial phase of a programme expected to see 4,500 inmates released.
The Daily Mail reports that this is the first of 10 scheduled releases, with the final release slated for June 2027. The paper suggests that up to 50,000 offenders annually could be released early under what it calls Labour's "justice programme".