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Anahita Hossein-Pour

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Pm defends prison recall changes after backlash over victim safety | Mind Blowing Facts

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended the prison plans (PA) - (PA Wire)

The Prime Minister has defended plans to release some criminals on recall earlier to ease jail overcrowding as ministers faced a backlash over concerns for victim and public safety.

Under emergency measures announced on Wednesday, some recalled offenders serving sentences between one and four years will be returned to custody only for a fixed 28-day period.

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