The government is proceeding with the early release of approximately 1,000 more prisoners, despite calls to suspend the second phase. Concerns have been raised over public safety as some criminals will only serve 40% of their sentence, including sex offenders and violent criminals. Former home secretary Dame Priti Patel and Lib Dem justice spokesman Josh Babarinde have voiced opposition to the early release scheme, which was implemented due to overcrowding in British jails, leading to incidents like Amari Ward, a released offender who sexually assaulted a woman on the day of his release.
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Football gossip: Sane, Guimaraes, Hato, De Jong, Longstaff, Frimpong, Wirtz, Solomon
Arsenal is eyeing a free transfer for Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, while also targeting Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi. Liverpool is interested in Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, and Everton is considering a move for Newcastle's Sean Longstaff. Barcelona rejected a bid from Manchester United for Frenkie de Jong, with the Catalan club keen on keeping him and reopening contract talks. Bayern Leverkusen is confident in retaining Florian Wirtz despite interest...
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