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How will they control movements?
The story mentions "fresh authorities to control their movements," which refers to new powers given to probation services. These services will use electronic tags, curfews, and regular check-ins to monitor the released prisoners. This increased scrutiny aims to manage the risk to the public while easing prison overcrowding, as the story highlights.
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