4,500 prisoners to be released early - but overcrowding isn't going away

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Domestic abusers who are freed early from prison will live under strict restrictions. That's the promise today from the government as it moves ahead with the early release scheme. Campaigners say it's not enough. Watch more: https://news.sky.com/video/can-the-government-avert-a-prison-system-collapse-13579272 #skynews #uk #crimenews #police SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Why not listen to one of our podcasts? This is Why, available for free here: https://podfollow.com/thisiswhy or Ed Conway's Stuff Matt

Tags: SKY NEWS, UK, CRIME, POLICE, PRISONS, PRISONERS, EARLY RELEASE SCHEME, GOVERNMENT, ANDY BURNHAM, POLITICS

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