'We fought for a tougher sentence': Victims' families' fury over early release scheme The government's plans to release prisoners early in an effort to ease overcrowding have sparked outrage among victims' families, who feel that their hard won justice is being undermined.
The proposals, designed to free up prison space, will impact some of the most heinous offenders, including those convicted of manslaughter and domestic abuse.
At first glance, the intention behind the early release scheme may seem laudable – a pragmatic solution to an overcrowding crisis that has been brewing for years.