Nick Smart expressed deep concern about the early release of inmates, stating that police will face the consequences of poor planning and lack of rehabilitation—"My colleagues are once again being placed at the centre of a storm that is not their doing... many potentially without proper rehabilitation and release plans." He highlighted potential issues with managing released offenders, emphasizing the strain this puts on the police and public safety.
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood discussed the initiation of a scheme aimed at alleviating prison overcrowding by reducing the time inmates serve behind bars, mentioning that the government had authorized probation officers to use budget hotels temporarily for homeless inmates. She stated, "I have authorised probation directors to make use of alternative arrangements... for the cases that we will see in the next few weeks." This indicates an urgent attempt to address the crisis.
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