UK Government U-turns on Prisoner Early Release Scheme
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Squirrels know you can't cram more nuts in a full tree—government learns that lesson, but acorns still spill.
💡 Why it matters
The U-turn on early release squeezes prison capacity dangerously, risking catastrophic overcrowding from a single incident.
The UK government reversed its early release policy after pressure, keeping PC Andrew Harper's killers incarcerated. Critics warn this leaves prisons dangerously overcrowded, potentially triggering a crisis.
📡 Where we spotted it (3)
BBC News
The Papers: 'Killers blocked from early release' and 'Harry should fund security'
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The Guardian
Prisons ‘one major event from disaster’ after U-turn on early release scheme
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BBC News
Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
20d ago
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