The pressure valve by Jemma Norman
The government says the measure is necessary because the prison estate is approaching capacity and the alternative is a criminal-justice system unable to function properly.
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The government says the measure is necessary because the prison estate is approaching capacity and the alternative is a criminal-justice system unable to function properly.
realovi.wordpress.com/2026/10/06/t...
#UKPolitics #ukprisonsystem
The pressure valve by Jemma Norman
England and Wales have reached that rather uncomfortable moment. From October 1, the Sentencing Act 2026 changes automatic release points for many prisoners, moving some from 40% or 50% of their se…
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October 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM
The pressure valve by Jemma Norman
The government says the measure is necessary because the prison estate is approaching capacity and the alternative is a criminal-justice system unable to function properly.
realovi.wordpress.com/2026/10/06/t...
#UKPolitics #ukprisonsystem
The government says the measure is necessary because the prison estate is approaching capacity and the alternative is a criminal-justice system unable to function properly.
realovi.wordpress.com/2026/10/06/t...
#UKPolitics #ukprisonsystem