Justice Secretary

Early-released prisoners may stay in taxpayer-funded hotels, says Justice Secretary

The Justice Secretary announced that prisoners released early could be housed in taxpayer-funded hotels if community accommodation becomes unavailable. Shabana Mahmood stated that inmates at risk of homelessness upon release would be offered temporary housing for up to 12 weeks. The early release scheme freed 1,700 inmates, including domestic abusers and sex offenders, causing concerns about potential future crimes. Mahmood…