Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme

Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.

​Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full. Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.