Ministry of Justice written question – answered at on 24 May 2024.
Tan Dhesi
Shadow Minister (Exports)
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what criteria are used to determine the eligibility of prisoners for early release under the overcrowding alleviation scheme.
Edward Argar
The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice
There is no such thing as the overcrowding alleviation scheme. HMPPS uses crowding where necessary and appropriate to ensure there is sufficient prison capacity to lock up offenders.
Yes3 people think so
No2 people think not
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