Early release ‘undermines the justice system’, says Police Superintendents’ Association boss

Every part of the criminal justice system is “understaffed, underinvested in, and overwhelmed by demand”. That’s the verdict of the President of the Police Superintendents’ Association, Nick Smart. He joined the calls for the government to rethink its plans to release prisoners early to free up prison places, and in pa

The case of Simon Levy, who killed two women and raped a third, has descended into a public row over failings.

The case of Simon Levy, who killed two women and raped a third, has descended into a public row over failings.