Minister Ties Herself In Knots Over Whether Or Not Domestic Abusers Will Be Released From Jail Early

Emma Reynolds

A minister was unable to explain if domestic abusers and sexual offenders would be released from prison early as part of government reforms.

Amid fears that jails will be full again in November, justice secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to limit how long hundreds of repeat offenders can be recalled to prison.

These new measures will apply to offenders who were sentenced to between one and four years behind bars, then let out on licence before reoffending.