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Conservatives warn early release scheme could free dangerous criminals

The Conservatives have cautioned that dangerous criminals might be released under the early release initiative implemented by the government for England and Wales. Nick Timothy, the shadow justice secretary, stated that a risk is posed by freeing individuals serving indefinite sentences, referred to as IPPs.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 August 2026 at 13:50

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