The Economic Times

Britain's prisons are running out of space. So they want to release prisoners early

UK prisons are currently facing significant overcrowding, with occupancy rates nearing 98%, prompting urgent measures. Authorities plan to implement early release reforms for non-violent offenders to manage the crisis effectively. Historically, early release strategies have occurred several times, with previous instances occurring in the 1980s and 2007. The prison population has dramatically increased despite declining crime rates due to longer sentences and slow prison construction.