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General · 2 hours ago

About 650 more offenders leave jail early on Tuesday

About 650 more offenders leave jail early on Tuesday

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The early release of offenders is the second stage of the government's plan to reduce the prison population in England and Wales. Offenders whose sentences extended to two and a half years are being released having completed a third of their term. The probation service union, Napo, is meeting to discuss a potential strike over pay and workload.

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