Prisoners freed early in England and Wales risk living on the streets, say probation officers

October 1, 2026 · 5:00 am 1 sources

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• Prisoners freed early in England and Wales risk living on the streets, say probation officers
  The Guardian · October 1, 2026 05:00
  Warning of a lack of hostel places for 2,000 criminals due to be released over the next month to ease overcrowding Hundreds of prisoners are due to be released early from jail on Thursday amid warnings that many will have nowhere to live and the probation system will struggle to monitor them.…