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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Sima Kotecha

    We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early (opens the original)

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    Three women who have been told their abusive ex-partners will be released early from jail as part of controversial plans to free up prison space have said they fear for their safety. Around 700 offenders will leave prison in England and Wales on Thursday under the government's early prisoner release plan - with a further 3,800 scheduled for release over the next year. Ahead of the releases, victims have been sent letters informing them that their attackers will be let out early. Claire Milne's e

  2. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Sima Kotecha

    Prison staff told not to use inadequate cells as overcrowding worsens (opens the original)

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    Prison governors in England and Wales have been warned against using unsafe cells to cope with overcrowding, according to documents leaked to the BBC. The six-page letter from the Prison Governors' Association (PGA) has been sent to members urging them to abide by the law when using cells, ensuring they meet health and safety requirements and are suitable for the number of inmates they are holding. Prison staff told the BBC they were increasingly having to put two inmates in single occupancy cel

  3. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Sima Kotecha

    Police forces failing investigation basics, report says (opens the original)

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    Many police forces in England and Wales still need to make improvements in the way they investigate crime and other "basics" of policing, according to His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC). In her annual report, Michelle Skeer also said too many victims were not receiving the quality of service they should expect. Forces continue to struggle when it comes to gathering evidence, identifying and progressing lines of inquiry, and keeping victims updated on their cases, she added. The

  4. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · Sima Kotecha

    Spaces in male prisons in England and Wales fall to lowest level of year, sources say (opens the original)

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    The number of available spaces across the male prison estate in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest this year, sources have told the BBC. As of 1 September, there were about 1,500 free spaces, just under half the number available at the start of June, which Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures put at 3,040. It comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced changes to the government's early release scheme, which will mean more prisoners, including those convicted of manslaughter, will remain

  5. Article · Aug 30, 2026 · Sima Kotecha

    Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBC (opens the original)

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    Prisoners who were freed under the government's last early release scheme are returning to jail at a rapid rate, prison governors have told the BBC. They say they are seeing the same inmates, who were let out as part of the 2024 early release scheme to ease overcrowding, coming back after reoffending - including for breaching their conditions. "The churn is what stresses me out," said one governor in the Midlands, describing it as a "revolving door". It comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham annou

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