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Early-released prisoners returning fast
Prisoners released early under the government's scheme are increasingly returning to jail due to reoffending and breaching conditions, highlighting ongoing overcrowding issues. Prison governors report the situation is straining staff and infrastructure, with cells being used for multiple inmates and rising gang tensions arising from mixed populations. The government has announced changes to exclude serious offenders, including those convicted of unlawful killing, from early release, but prison capacity remains critically strained with limited solutions pending.
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