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Early prisoner releases expose hostel closures and tagging failures
2,000people
Prisoners scheduled for early release over the next month
About 700 male offenders were released early on 1 October in England and Wales. A second tranche of 650 has begun within about 2,000 releases this month, with 3,000 more over the following year; 11 hostels have closed and tagging and probation capacity are under strain.
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Several hundred prisoners are due to be released early on 1 October 2026
2 of 2 sources“The figures have emerged six days after about 700 male offenders, including violent criminals and burglars, were released.”
- 2,000people
Prisoners scheduled for early release over the next month
3 of 3 sources“About 2,000 criminals, including domestic abusers and violent offenders, are being freed this month”