More than 1,700 prisoners released early amidst prison overcrowding in England and Wales
epa11596438 A prisoners walks out the gates of HMP Pentonville after being released in London, Britain, 10 September 2024. Around 1,750 prisoners are set to be released early on 10 September as part of a government release scheme to ease the overcrowding in the prisons of England and Wales. According to UK government figures released on 06 September 2024, there are 88,521 inmates serving prison sentences in England and Wales, the highest level on record. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
