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Prison capacity crisis limits ability to cut early releases, minister says

Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but those guilty of manslaughter may be eligible, leaving PC Harper's family "devastated".

August 4, 2026 1 min read Pressivio News Desk

Source: BBC Politics

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Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but those guilty of manslaughter may be eligible, leaving PC Harper's family "devastated".

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