Early release scheme: second phase begins as the Tories say reoffending is 'off the charts'
Summary
The second phase of the early release scheme began on Tuesday 13 October, with some 650 criminals being released from prisons around the country, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported, and some 5,000 prisoners are scheduled to be released in stages over the next year. The Tories said reoffending was 'off the charts' as the scheme continued. Prisoners at HMP Durham celebrated being released early, according to Chronicle Live and the Evening Standard, and one prisoner told Andy Burnham to 'scrap the recalls', The Independent reported.
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How it unfolded
Tuesday 13 October
The second phase of the early release scheme began, with some 650 criminals being released from prisons around the country, as the Tories said reoffending was 'off the charts'.
- 09:00The Independent‘Reoffending off the charts’, say Tories as early release scheme continues
- 08:55Evening Standard‘Reoffending off the charts’, say Tories as early release scheme continues
- 08:11Chronicle Live'Belta!' - Prisoners celebrate early HMP Durham release under Andy Burnham scheme
- 06:24The IndependentPrisoner tells Andy Burnham ‘scrap the recalls’ as second stage of early release scheme begins
- 06:08Evening StandardPrisoners cheer as second phase of early release scheme begins