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Second wave of early prison releases under way in England and Wales

About 2,000 criminals are being freed this month to ease overcrowding, while probation union moves towards strike The second wave of early prison releases have begun, with hundreds of offenders walking out across England and Wales under the government’s controversial plan to ease overcrowding. About 2,000 criminals, including domestic abusers and violent offenders, are being freed this month, wit…

the Guardian

Jamie Grierson · Oct 13, 2026