Thousands of killers, rapists and sex offenders could be released early this September under the government's latest plans to ease overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales.

Under the Sentencing Act 2026, some offenders will be released early from prison from September in an effort to relieve overcrowding

Thousands of killers, rapists and sex offenders could be released early this September under the government's latest plans to ease overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales.

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