UK early-release scheme frees 1,350+ offenders; hundreds more due Tuesday

The UK government's early-release scheme has now freed at least 1,350 offenders, with hundreds more slated for release on Tuesday. The policy, aimed at easing prison overcrowding, continues despite public and political criticism. The scale and pace of releases signal a sustained shift in penal policy, with potential implications for public safety and political discourse.

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