# LIVE: Why are prisoners being freed early in England and Wales?

https://mins.news/en/video/81920

- BBC News, 2026-10-01 13:21 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp3rmF2KPk8

> Hundreds of prisoners in England and Wales are being released early under a new scheme. People serving sentences of up to 19 months can now leave after completing one-third of their term, prompting victims to question how they will be protected.

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