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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Maddox,Andy Gregory and Archie Mitchell

Violent criminals could be released from prison early under new plan

Prison Justice
  • A review suggests that sex offenders and violent criminals could be released on parole after serving half their sentences as part of a plan to address prison overcrowding.
  • Well-behaved prisoners with sentences under four years could be released after a third of their term.
  • The sentencing review, from former Justice Secretary David Gauke, recommends greater investment in probation and alternatives to custody.
  • Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is also considering mandatory chemical castration for serious sex offenders.
  • The proposals have sparked debate, with some criticising what they see as leniency towards dangerous offenders while others welcomed the focus on rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.

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Plans to use mandatory chemical castration on serious sexual offenders after prison review

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