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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rajeev Syal

‘Potentially risky’ people being released after years on remand, watchdog warns

The Ministry of Justice, London.
Figures published by the Ministry of Justice in September show the number of people being held on remand in England and Wales is at its highest level for more than 50 years. Photograph: Jansos/Alamy

Potentially dangerous prisoners are spending years on remand before disappearing into the community after their release without being properly monitored, the prisons watchdog has warned.

Charlie Taylor, HM’s chief inspector of prisons, said a restructuring of probation services last year failed to address the growing number of offenders held on remand who are not offered support before being freed.

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