Nearly 2 thousand prisoners will be freed in the UK today, as part of a scheme to cut overcrowding in jails.
The number of prisoners hit an all time high last week, and the justice secretary says the early releases across England and Wales are necessary because of the shortage of cells. Those imprisoned for serious violent and sexual offences are not among those being let out.
The early releases have been criticised by some support groups, who claim that many victims haven't been made aware.
Chief Inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor says it's a 'risky' move - but believes the government had no choice.
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