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The Guardian
Reforms to Early Prison Release Process
The article explains changes to sentencing rules in England and Wales that will allow some prisoners to be released earlier, starting October 2026, to address severe prison overcrowding. Under the new rules, prisoners serving shorter sentences will be released after serving one-third or half of their sentences, while those convicted of serious offences like murder, manslaughter, or causing death will remain incarcerated until parole. In response to backlash over releasing individuals involved in serious crimes, including PC Andrew Harper’s killers, the government announced that sentences for unlawful killing and certain other offences will be excluded from early release. Additionally, the government plans to end imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences by 2029 and will implement stricter supervision measures for those released early to protect victims. Despite these measures, critics argue that the reforms delay genuine solutions to prison overcrowding and may risk releasing dangerous offenders prematurely.
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