Labour's early release of prisoners risks more murders and sex attacks being committed, probation chief warns

Martin Jones said the Probation Service was already under 'unprecedented pressure' and that the early release of more prisoners threatened to overwhelm the system.

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Union members have backed potential strike action over the plans

Despite claims the government has U-turned on the early prisoner release scheme over rising pressure, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said 'nothing has changed'