The UK government has introduced new plans allowing prisoners to earn their freedom by completing educational or work assignments and demonstrating good behavior. This initiative addresses the severe overcrowding issue in jails, replacing the previous automatic early release after 40% of the sentence. Failure to comply will lead to longer jail time. The proposals, stemming from an independent review, may continue to benefit a wide array of offenders, while increasing pressure on the already strained Probation Service and raising concerns over the effectiveness of tagging firms like Serco.
Prisoners will earn early release after completing assignments and showing good behavior, reducing overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales.
The current automatic release at 40% through sentences will be scrapped, with longer stays for those who misbehave or fail to meet assignments.
The plan, outlined by an independent review, aims to tackle prison overcrowding and includes new sentence discounts for most offenders.
Concerns about the tagging outsourcing firm Serco persist, mainly due to its history of serious failings amid increased pressure on the Probation Service.
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