With warnings that the plan could be “risky” and that it is “inevitable” that some will reoffend, about 1,750 individuals were scheduled to be released on Tuesday in an attempt to reduce congestion.
A “total collapse of the criminal justice system” was allegedly prevented by implementing the policy of freeing criminals before they have completed half of their sentences, according to the administration.
A 26-year-old man who was freed from Brixton Prison in south London after serving 17 months, or 40%, of his sentence for grievous bodily harm stated outside that he expects to find employment after completing an interior painting and decorating course.
However, he acknowledged that it “may be risky” to release violent offenders before their time and thinks that the terms of his parole—such as an alcohol tag—will result in his being sent back to prison.
He remarked, “To be honest with you, I just feel like I’ll come back because they’ve hit me with all these conditions.”
“I don’t think I’ll commit crimes again, but 99% of the time I will be called back.”
