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The government must focus on public protection when it comes to prison releases

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Iniciada July 25, 2026

The government must focus on public protection when it comes to prison releases sam.macrory Fri, 24/07/2026 - 10:40 There are no easy answers to meeting the prison capacity challenge. 5 Comment Cassia Rowland Institute for Government Yes With prisons nearing capacity, early releases are the only credible solution – the question is who, how and when. Public services Prisons Labour Prime minister Burnham government Starmer government Ministry of Justice No Once again, a new prime minister faces...

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CLAIM Publicado por admin • Jul 25, 2026
Prisoners convicted of sexual or violent crimes should never be eligible for early release schemes, even if prisons overflow.

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CLAIM Publicado por admin • Jul 25, 2026
Prisons must release prisoners early only if independent risk assessments confirm they pose minimal danger to the public.

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CLAIM Publicado por admin • Jul 25, 2026
Early release schemes must publish their reoffending rates and public safety outcomes in real time so citizens can evaluate whether they work.

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CLAIM Publicado por admin • Jul 25, 2026
Early release is an acceptable policy tool only if it applies exclusively to non-violent offenders with clean behaviour in custody.

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CLAIM Publicado por admin • Jul 25, 2026
Victims of crime should have input into release decisions affecting offenders who harmed them or people like them.

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CLAIM Publicado por admin • Jul 25, 2026
The government should build more prison capacity rather than release inmates early to solve overcrowding.

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CLAIM Publicado por admin • Jul 25, 2026
Most prisoners released early commit no new crimes, so prioritising public safety and early release are not opposed goals.

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CLAIM Publicado por admin • Jul 25, 2026
The Ministry of Justice must assess each prisoner's risk to the public using the same rigorous standards, regardless of prison capacity pressures.

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CLAIM Publicado por admin • Jul 25, 2026
Whether or not early releases happen, the government must fund probation and monitoring services well enough to track and support released prisoners.

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CLAIM Publicado por admin • Jul 25, 2026
Building more prisons costs too much; early release of low-risk offenders is the only fiscally viable way to manage capacity without abandoning public safety.

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