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Early release scheme could still see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn

Early release scheme could still see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
BBC News Monday 31 August 2026, 07:59 UTC 1 min read
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Dangerous criminals could still be freed under the prime minister's early release scheme, shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy has told the BBC.

Dangerous criminals could still be freed under the prime minister's early release scheme, shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy has told the BBC.
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