Politics·The Guardian·2d agoUnited Kingdom
UK Early Release of 2,000 Prisoners Tests Probation
Overcrowding and pay dispute strain prison and probation services
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About 2,000 prisoners are being released early this month in the United Kingdom, testing an already strained probation service. The Institute for Government warns of staff shortages, tagging failures and rising recalls that worsen overcrowding.
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early releaseprobation serviceprison overcrowdingUnited Kingdom prisonssentencing reform
