Thank you for being with us. We start this hour here in the uk where the government has begun releasing prisoners early from jails in england and wales, as part of an Emergency Bid to Ease Overcrowding. A lack of Prison Space is a common issue the united states is predicted to be 10 over capacity by 2025. And even denmark renowned for the relative comfort of its cells is renting Jail Space in kosovo. Around 1,750 inmates are expected to be freed in england and wales as part of a scheme intended to make available up to 5,500 Prison Places. Some offenders whove served at least 40 of their sentences will be released. The plan excludes offenders jailed for violent offences with sentences of at least four years, as well as Sex Offenders and domestic abusers. The government says its taken every measure available to protect the public but concerns have been expressed about Offender Rehabilitation and ensuring victims are safe. And this is the scene live outside Hmp Brixton in South London whe
The last hour or so. We have seen a couple of charity representatives waiting outside, presumably to help the former prisoners as they are released. We have also seen Family Members starting to gather, and friends of those former prisoners, and we have also seen increased security presence. Shortly, we are told, prisoners should be being released in coming through these gates. Last night they had their very last night in jail before being released but there will be lots of Processing Today including talking to Probation Officers about the conditions and restrictions across their release, including bans on certain areas and curfews. There are concerns that many of them will be released homeless. In fact, 12 of prisoners released in the year to march didnt, and therefore there are more concerns about reoffending rates. But the government does say this is absolutely necessary to help ease the overcrowding in the prison system. I5 overcrowding in the prison s stem. , ~. , overcrowding in t
It will look at how she was able to carry out her crimes whilst working as a neonatal nurse at the countess of Chester Hospital in 2015 and 2016. It will also examine how Hospital Managers responded to doctors who raised concerns. Heres our north of england correspondentjudith moritz. Lets go live to liverpool Town Hall where the inquiry is taking place we can speak to my colleague nick garnett. Good morning to you. Just take us through this inquiry and what exactly the parameters are, what exactly will be looking at. It are, what exactly will be looking at. Looking at. It is going to answer looking at. It is going to answer one looking at. It is going to answer one simple looking at. It is going to answer one simple question, have answer one simple question, have the answer one simple question, have the questions of Lucy Letby have the questions of Lucy Letby been learned . The answers are going letby been learned . The answers are going to be long and very difficult are going to be l
Does tend to be pretty nippy. And again, a few showers possible on thursday. And look at that, 13 degrees in liverpool. 0nly thursday. And look at that, 13 degrees in liverpool. Only the beginning of september. Is it going to warm up . The answer is yes, a little bit. High pressure expected to in from the azores On Friday. When High Pressure builds in from the south this time of year, it does tend to push on some slightly warmer air and it tend to push on some slightly warmer airand it will tend to push on some slightly warmer air and it will be slightly warmer, temperatures into the high teens across the south, may be nudging to about 20. Thanks, tomasz. And thats bbc news at six. Now its time to join our colleagues for the news where you are. Hello and welcome to sportsday im will perry, coming up for you this Evening Harry Kane will become englands latest centurion, earning his 100th Cap in Tonights Game against finland. Well be live at wembley. Well have the latest on the Chelsea B
Off into orbit in the hope over the next 2 months. Those released today had been senteneced to up to five Years Injail they have served 40 of their time rather than the usual 50 . Those jailed for more than 4 years for serious violent offences, Sex Offences and domestic abuse are not eligible for early release. The Justice Secretary says every available measure is being taken to protect the public. Heres our Uk Correspondent daniel sandford. At wandsworth prison today. 0h . Inmates walking free early from their sentences, celebrating with their friends. Some Hiding Theirfaces as they left the jail. Lets go hi, lets go others making up for lost time with their partners, while a few were worried about their future. Im going to be sleeping on a bench tonight, do you know what i mean . Theres no messing about. Im going to go to probation, and if theyve gotten an address for me, im the pope. In liverpool, prisoners Coming Out weeks earlier than expected. Did you come out under the early Rel