'Overcrowded' and 'set up to fail': Freed prisoners react to early release scheme
Summary
The UK government has started releasing around 700 prisoners early to reduce overcrowded jails. The prisoners will be monitored with electronic tags, but released individuals and workers say the prison conditions are poor and support after release is lacking.Key Facts
- Around 700 prisoners in England and Wales were released early as part of a new scheme.
- Prisoners serving up to 19 months can leave after serving one-third of their sentence instead of 40-50%.
- Released prisoners report overcrowded and dirty conditions, with some cells housing double the people they should.
- Prisoners are monitored after release using electronic tags, and they face conditions like curfews and activity restrictions.
- Some prisoners and workers say the justice system does not provide enough help after release.
- Victims and others have raised safety concerns about releasing offenders early.
- About 5,000 prisoners are expected to be released early in total over the next year.
- Officials say early release is needed to prevent prisons from becoming too full.
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