Prisoners could be let out 10 weeks EARLY as government extends scheme to put ‘low level’ offenders back on streets

PRISONERS could be let out 10 weeks early as the Government has quietly extended its Early Release Scheme.

Prison governors have been informed that they can now let out burglars, shoplifters, and other “low level” offenders 70 days before the end of their sentences – up from the 60 day limit the Justice Secretary announced earlier this year.

The End of Custody Supervised Licence Scheme (ECSL) was set up in October...