Prisons Release 2K Early to Ease Overcrowding | Leicester News

Prison overcrowding crisis hits new heights as HMP Fosse Way releases nearly 2,000 inmates early — second only to HMP Humber — part of a nationwide emergency measure that’s freed over 70,000 since last September. Originally aiming for 6,000 releases, the program now excludes those convicted of rape or child sex offenses, and anyone serving four years or more for serious crimes like domestic abuse or violent offenses. Released prisoners remain under strict probation with electronic tags and curfews — one misstep, and they’re back behind bars. All to free up space in a system stretched to its limits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d67065e1f298b72