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Early Release Sparks Survivor Outcry | Leeds News
A new early-release prison policy is sparking terror among survivors of violent crimes, as it risks freeing perpetrators of rape, murder, and child sexual abuse before their sentences end. Over 180,000 people have signed a petition demanding these offenders be excluded, arguing that victims’ trauma and justice are being ignored in the rush to solve overcrowding. Many survivors say even a few months’ early release can undo years of healing, reopening wounds and making them feel unheard. In response to the outcry, the Prime Minister has paused the policy for review—but uncertainty lingers…
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