# Hundreds of criminals leave prison under early release scheme

> The first 700 of an expected 4,500 inmates eligible under the scheme were due to be let out on Thursday.

- Published: 2026-10-01T15:45:03.492Z
- Updated: 2026-10-01T15:45:03.492Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
- Involves: early release scheme, electronic tagging

## How it developed

- 2026-10-01T15:45:03.492Z - BBC News: [Hundreds of criminals leave prison under early release scheme](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6evwvdwggrlo)

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