Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood introduced new measures aimed at alleviating prison overcrowding in England and Wales, limiting how long offenders recalled for breaching their licenses will be held in custody. The proposed system mandates a fixed release period of 28 days, thereby expediting their return to the community while addressing the issue of lengthy waits for parole assessments. Mahmood acknowledged the inadequacy of relying solely on new prison construction to mitigate the crisis, emphasizing the need for comprehensive reforms in the justice system.
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a new plan to limit the time offenders spend in prison after breaching their licences, implementing a fixed 28-day release period.
Despite new prison construction, Mahmood stressed that simply building more facilities will not solve the overcrowding crisis, highlighting the need for systemic changes.
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