Early Release Scheme Sparks Fury Among Victims' Families Amid Prison Crisis Concerns
An early release scheme for prisoners has drawn strong criticism and fury from victims' families who fought for tougher sentences. Experts also warn that the scheme may not prevent a future prison crisis.
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Early release scheme may not avert future prison crisis, say experts
Ex-chief inspector of prisons warns of ‘real risk’ that measure will not be enough to prevent overcrowding within a few years
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Partner of woman killed by dangerous driver among those who say they are devastated at killers leaving jail early When Calvin Buckley, whose pregnant partner was killed by a dangerous driver in 2023, secured a tougher sentence for the man who took her life, he felt some justice had been served. Now, under plans to release prisoners early to ease overcrowding, Adil Iqbal, who filmed himself speeding at 123mph before he crashed into 38-year-old Frankie Jules-Hough, may serve less time in prison...
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