England and Wales begin early release of prisoners, with about 700 freed on first day

About 700 prisoners were released early across England and Wales on Thursday as a scheme cutting sentences to a third served, down from 40-50%, took effect. Over 4,500 offenders are due to be freed by June under the measure, which excludes some offence categories, as the government confronts prison overcrowding.

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