Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor said the number of jail places cannot keep pace with the number of offenders sentenced to custody. It comes as ministers reportedly prepare to release some offenders up to 70 days early to ease overcrowding.
UK Government Reportedly Plans to Release Criminals up to 70 Days Early
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