Dana Carr's expected early release from prison before Christmas has reignited anger over England and Wales' emergency prison release scheme, with the family of murdered two-year-old Maya Chappell accusing ministers of failing victims while prioritising overcrowded prisons.
Carr, 27, was jailed in December 2023 after admitting child cruelty and causing or allowing the death of her daughter. She is expected to become eligible for release after serving roughly one-third of her sentence under changes introduced to ease severe pressure on the prison system.
