Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 5142
Prisoners' Release
Tabled: 10 September 2024
Answered: 7 October 2024
Named DayQuestion
Paula Barker
Labour — Liverpool Wavertree
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what methodology was used to determine a 18 month review period for the new Early Release Scheme.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinThe Government inherited a criminal justice system in crisis. Due to ongoing pressures on prison capacity, the Government adjusted the release point for prisoners serving eligible standard determinate sentences (SDS), allowing release after 40% of their s...
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