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Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn

Monday, August 31, 2026


Nick Timothy, a Conservative politician, warned that early release measures could affect prisoners serving indefinite sentences. Prime Minister announced a policy to free some prisoners serving indefinite sentences to address prison capacity issues. The specific criteria for which prisoners would be eligible for early release were not detailed in the announcement.

Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgwxx0dg05o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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