Crime Number of prisoners released under the ‘early-release’ scheme in Hampshire revealed By Natalia Forero Local Democracy Reporter Published 21st Oct 2024, 11:27 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Around 80 people were released from prisons in Hampshire under the ‘early-release’ scheme, the Police and crime commissioner revealed. The government’s early-release scheme for some prisoners in England and Wales began on September 10.
The scheme was an emergency measure from the government to tackle prison overcrowding. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Eligible prisoners serving less than five years were released on licence after 40 per cent of their sentence, rather than the usual 50 per cent, and will be monitored by the Probation Service. Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter.
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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. Hundreds of offenders across England and Wales are set to be released after serving 40 per cent of their sentence - instead of the normal 50 per cent - as the G.