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Some male inmates in England and Wales will be freed up to 70 days before the end of their sentence to open up prison space. on licence.
Sex offenders, terrorists, plus prisoners serving four years or more and those who may harm someone outside prison are not eligible.
But some violent offenders, as well as burglars, thieves and fraudsters will be.
Our prisons are currently at 110% capacity, with new figures showing there are more than 87,000 people behid bars.
The government called the early releases a temporary measure and said they 'will always ensure there is enough' room 'to keep dangerous offenders behind bars'. offenders will continue to be supervised under strict conditions such as tagging and curfews
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