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UK plans early releases
By The Guardian Unlimited
Published: 08/17/2006

LONDON, ENGLAND - Penal reformers last night welcomed emergency measures to cut the record prison population of 79,094 in England and Wales by extending home leave so that up to 30,000 inmates nearing the end of their sentences are released up to 10 days early.

Ministers are expected to confirm today that they will introduce the change, known as a transitional home leave, which could free up to 500 extra prison places...Read more.

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