According to Keir Starmer, during the summer riots, Britain almost ran out of jail space. Describing his ‘anger’ at the scenes of jubilant prisoners celebrating their early release last week, the Prime Minister said he had been left with no choice but to let out hundreds of criminals. Around 1,700 prisoners were released early lastContinue reading “A Furious Keir Starmer”
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Up To 40,000 Convicts Could Be Freed
Labour measures to alleviate the prison overcrowding situation may see the release of up to 40,000 convicted offenders who have served less than half of their terms in prison. To clear up space and keep jails from running out of room within weeks, lags might be released on licence after serving 40% of their sentences.Continue reading “Up To 40,000 Convicts Could Be Freed”