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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

House arrest could replace prison for low-level offenders in attempt to ease overcrowding

Low-level criminals could serve their sentences under house arrest as part of plans to free up prison space and ease overcrowing.

A government review, launched on Tuesday, will explore tougher punishments outside of prison while making sure there is space to incarcerate the most dangerous offenders.

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