"Massively Overworked And Under-Resourced!" | The Probation Crisis Behind Early Prisoner Releases

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Early release of prisoners could put the public at risk of a serious or violent offence, the chief probation inspector has warned. Some 5,000 people expected to be released early under sentencing changes will need to be managed by probation staff. Martin Jones, chief inspector of probation for England and Wales, told the BBC: “Probation services are already under unprecedented pressure. Speaking with Conservative Commentator Benedict Spence, Talk's Julia Hartley-Brewer says: "This is genuinely absurd. We are going to have a crime wave as a result of this!" #earlyrelease #prisons #juliahartleybrewer #talk Have you got a story? Email tips@talk.tv Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines

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