The Guardian view on probation: overcrowded prisons need an outlet | Editorial
Politically speaking, Andy Burnham’s decision to exclude those convicted of manslaughter and some other offences made sense.
The Guardian reports: Politically speaking, Andy Burnham’s decision to exclude those convicted of manslaughter and some other offences made sense.
To win support for early releases, the government will have to show that community supervision works The early release of thousands of prisoners was bound to be awkward for a new prime minister. But with about 2,000 offenders being freed this month, the risk is that by cutting the numbers, he has added to overcrowding problems inside.
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