Exclusive: Prison Early Release Scheme in Disarray
Disturbing revelations from frontline prison staff have exposed catastrophic flaws in the government's early release scheme, with dangerous offenders being mistakenly freed and overstretched workers left to manage the fallout.
System in Chaos
Multiple whistleblowers describe a system in complete disarray, where:
- Inmates convicted of violent offences are being released prematurely
- Critical risk assessments are being rushed or overlooked entirely
- Staff shortages have created impossible workloads for remaining officers
Public Safety at Risk
One senior prison officer warned: "We're seeing cases where clearly dangerous individuals are being processed for release simply because the system can't cope. The public have no idea how serious this is."
The revelations come as:
- The prison population reaches record levels
- Staff retention hits crisis point
- Government ministers face mounting criticism
Ministers Under Fire
Opposition MPs have seized on the reports, with Shadow Justice Secretary calling it "a damning indictment of Tory mismanagement" of the justice system.
A Ministry of Justice spokesperson insisted public protection remains their top priority, but declined to comment on specific cases.
