MPs approve legislation to release thousands of prisoners who have served 40% of sentence
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Published 2024-07-26
Starting in September, some non-violent prisoners will be eligible for release after they have served 40% of their sentence.
It is Labour's first step towards tackling a system in crisis - with nearly a quarter of prisoners living in crowded conditions, violence at a post-pandemic high and self-harm rates at record levels.
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All Comments (21)
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WEF approved
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And so Starmergeddon begins...
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Sounds like they're getting an army ready to unleash on the public.
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Hopelessly woke
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I have no empathy for criminals, and the government, just like the previous one, seems no empathy for victims
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I would suggest sueing any MP who voted to release the prisoners early if the person commits an offence against a member of the public. MPs need to be held accountable for their actions as well.
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Here comes the chaos!
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They will be right back and probably for something much worse.
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The present government could do something long term: they could start by building a new prison, and refurbishing the old one! Staff need to have better working conditions. Instead, they are being exposed to sewage, rats, etc.
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LOCK YOUR DOORS
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Maybe they shouldn’t be breaking the law keep them there
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Wef cronies
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Send them to Australia 😂 like the old days
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Life under Labour!
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All artbitary with no individual decision making or risk assessment.
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Groomers on patrol - Labours dream come true.
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Police; ensure the use of both boots next time.
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Why not offer army service as an alternative to jail for first-time nonviolent offenders serving 3 years or less? It sorted out the Teds of the 50s when they got too rowdy
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Happened before under labour. They release 1000s of prisoners and didn't inform probation, police, communities etc. Crime mayhem.
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The old RAF camps will now resemble a modern day Stalage 19
