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Govt to allow early release of thousands of rapists and violent criminals, Tories claim in sentencing row
The government will allow thousands of rapists, child sex offenders and other violent criminals to be released early from prison, the Conservatives claimed as a row over sentencing law reforms erupted.
Ahead of MPs debating the Sentencing Bill, introduced to tackle the growing prison population, on Tuesday, the Tories accused Labour of favouring criminals over victims and said the government's approach is a "betrayal of victims". But Labour accused the Conservative Party of "rank hypocrisy" over prison overcrowding and the previous government's early release policies.
The bill will restrict the use of short sentences and instead strengthen community punishments. It will also include an "earned progression scheme.
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