High-Risk Prisoners Released Early to Free up Cells: Watchdog

Published on May 14, 2024

High-risk prisoners have been released from an East Sussex prison at short notice “to free up space” in jails, a prisoners watchdog has reported. A prisoner, who is deemed a risk to children with a history of domestic abuse and stalking, was freed from HMP Lewes, after his release date has been brought forward. Another prisoner, with significant class A drug misuse issues and a recent history of suicidal thoughts and self-harm, was also released early, despite serious concerns for his and the public’s safety. He was recalled to custody before Lewes inspection had ended. The findings have been reported by Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor, who said that the government’s End of Custody Supervised Licence Scheme (ECSL) undermines safe release planning....

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