Early prisoner release to be extended to 70 days – report

By PA News

Published: 22:15, 07 May 2024

| Updated: 23:20, 07 May 2024

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Some prisoners could have up to 70 days shaved off their jail time as ministers reportedly extended an early release scheme in a bid to ease overcrowding in prisons.

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