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What's behind having to release some prisoners early?
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Governments have released prisoners early due to overcrowding in correctional facilities resulting from increased incarceration rates and longer sentences. The practice has been implemented across multiple jurisdictions to manage prison capacity constraints.
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