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Concerns over early release from prison and probation organisations

Concerns over early release from prison and probation organisations
BBC Politics Tuesday 01 September 2026, 07:02 UTC 1 min read
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The government's plans to release some prisoners early comes under scrutiny from the professional bodies that would have to implement the scheme.

The government's plans to release some prisoners early comes under scrutiny from the professional bodies that would have to implement the scheme.
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