Starting September 2nd, a major shakeup in England and Wales’ prison system kicks in: up to 6,000 inmates could walk free after serving just a third of their sentence, under a new behavior-based early release program. But confusion reigns as probation officers scramble without clear guidance, victims’ families feel betrayed, and unions warn staff are drowning under pressure. With the Prime Minister reportedly mulling exemptions for violent and domestic abusers, the Ministry of Justice promises answers soon—but for now, chaos and uncertainty rule the halls of justice.

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