Shabana Mahmood comments on violent criminals set for early jail release

Shabana Mahmood MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, commenting on reports burglars, shoplifters and violent criminals are set to be released early from jail by the Conservatives, said:

“It’s staggering that the Conservatives are releasing burglars and violent criminals because they’ve run out of room in jails.

“There has been zero transparency from the Tory government on their offender early release scheme. We’ve had no explanation from the government on how this will impact an already overloaded probation service. This will only breed fears of risk to communities.

“It’s time for Rishi Sunak to finally come clean with the public: which types of prisoners are being released early and when? Labour will continue to push the government for the answers the country deserves.”

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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/07/burglars-among-criminals-released-early-prison-overcrowding/