由于担心英国过度拥挤，1,700 名囚犯提前获释，促使监狱系统承诺进行全面改革。 1,700 inmates released early amid UK overcrowding concerns, prompting prison system overhaul pledge.
英国监狱部长James Timpson警告说,如果不采取紧急措施解决过度拥挤问题,可能会“法律和秩序完全崩溃”。 UK Prisons Minister James Timpson warned of a potential "total breakdown of law and order" without emergency measures for overcrowding. 劳动政府开始提前释放,允许大约1 700名囚犯在服完40%的刑期后离开,预计到10月将达5 500人。 The Labour government initiated early releases, allowing around 1,700 inmates to leave after serving 40% of their sentences, with projections reaching 5,500 by October. Timpson承诺改革监狱系统,侧重于减少重犯、改善工作人员留用和解决毒品问题。 Timpson committed to reforming the prison system, focusing on reducing reoffending, improving staff retention, and addressing drug issues. 批评者对提前释放方案的公正性表示关切。 Critics raised concerns about the fairness of the early release program.