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General · 31 August 2026

Early release prisoners are returning to jail quickly, say governors

Early release prisoners are returning to jail quickly, say governors

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Prison governors say inmates freed early under the 2024 scheme are reoffending and coming back, creating a "revolving door" effect. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has revealed alterations to the forthcoming early release programme, commencing in October, which will disqualify individuals found guilty of unlawful killing.

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