Early Prisoner Release Reforms in England and Wales | JQJO

England and Wales will allow early prisoner release after serving one-third of their sentence, impacting some serious offenders. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood accepted most recommendations from a review led by David Gauke, but excluded the most serious and terror-related offenses from early release. Victims' groups expressed concerns, while the government cited overcrowding and aims to build new prisons. The reforms include expanding chemical castration for sex offenders and increasing community sentences, though probation services worry about increased workload.