13,325 prisoners released under Tory scheme
The Herald|November 01, 2024
MORE than 13,000 prisoners in England and Wales were released early under a scheme introduced by the previous Conservative government, new figures show.
13,325 prisoners released under Tory scheme

The move is likely to have contributed to a sharp rise this year in the number of offenders recalled to custody for breaching the conditions of their release.

Some 13,325 prisoners were released early between October 17, 2023, and September 9, 2024, according to data published by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).

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