Government Revises Prison Overcrowding Plans Amid Pressure

August 4, 2026 | by Aaditya Raj

Government revises prison overcrowding plans, citing pressure from MPs and victims. Despite revisions, early release for some inmates, including domestic abusers and killers, remains possible. The prison population in England and Wales currently stands at 86,495, down 2,026 from a September record high.

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