'Overwhelmed' probation officers warn of early prison release crime risk
The UK's chief inspector of probation has warned that the government's plan to release 5,000 prisoners early to alleviate overcrowding could lead to a rise in serious violent or sexual crimes. The probation service is already struggling with a massive caseload and limited resources.
Image source, PA Media By Sima Kotecha Senior UK correspondent Published 15 minutes ago The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales has told the BBC the early release of thousands of prisoners could lead to "a serious sexual or violent offence or even murder" because of the demands on probation staff to monitor offenders.
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