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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Grooming gang victim amongst survivors mistakenly sent letters about perpetrators’ early release, home secretary says

A grooming gang victim is amongst the people who have mistakenly received letters concerning the early release of perpetrators from prison, the home secretary has said.

Shabana Mahmood told MPs on the Home Affairs committee that the Ministry of Justice sent a “series of letters” incorrectly in the wake of the government’s plans to release criminals from prison before they serve their full sentences, causing a “huge amount of fear among victims”.

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