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The United Kingdom Government has moved to prevent prisoners convicted of manslaughter and child sexual offences from benefiting from a new early-release scheme aimed at easing pressure on overcrowded prisons.
The decision forms part of broader efforts to ensure that offenders convicted of serious crimes do not qualify for accelerated release under changes to the UK prison system.
The government has been under pressure to address severe overcrowding in prisons while maintaining public safety. The latest restriction means prisoners convicted of the specified offences will face tougher eligibility rules for early release.
The move is expected to reassure victims and their families that serious offenders will not be released prematurely simply because of wider efforts to reduce the prison population.
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