The Sun – Chaos of 2,000 lags free in 24 hours
Probation staff have told The Sun the early release of 2,000 prisoners on Monday will swamp the service and fuel crime. Officers have had as little as a week’s notice — instead of three months — to prepare to monitor and rehabilitate serious offenders.
Probation staff issue warning over 2,000 lags being released tomorrow after officers were given a week’s notice
PROBATION staff say they will be overwhelmed by the early release scheme of prisoners which starts from tomorrow.
Officers have had as little as a week’s notice — instead of three months — to prepare to monitor and rehabilitate serious offenders.
Leaked internal briefing documents, seen by The Sun, reveal staff have been told that some of the usual checks done prior to release can be done up to eight weeks after an inmate is let out — giving ex-cons ample time to commit more crimes.
Unions also warn probation staff still do not know the names of offenders they are supposed to manage, with caseworkers already dealing with up to 70 crooks each.
Insiders reckon many lags will end up being recalled.
A source said: “This is a risky move . . . probation staff are being asked to fly blind.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
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Editorial 09 September 2024.
Monday’s front pages continue to report on the backlash facing Keir Starmer and his government’s decision to scrap the winter fuel allowance. There are suggestions the government could face a rebellion in the Commons vote on Tuesday.
Elsewhere, other domestic stories make the front splash. The England football team and cricket news make up the back pages.
