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The number of available spaces across the male prison estate in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest this year, sources have told the BBC.

Victims of domestic violence and charities are urging the government to stop abusive perpetrators being eligible for early release from prison.

Prison laundries are to be converted into accommodation as the Government tries to avoid running out of cells.

Baby P’s mother Tracey Connelly could be among prisoners considered under plans to end indefinite IPP sentences, but the Victims Minister has refused to say on LBC whether she could be released.

Sex offenders and violent criminals are set to face new GPS-powered “restriction zones” confined to areas within a "few miles" upon their release from prison.

Andy Burnham has said he will "push the system as hard as I can" to help a mother bidding to keep the man responsible for her son’s death behind bars.

Nearly 350 cells at Britain’s most expensive new prison sit unused despite the UK facing a severe capacity crisis.

A petition calling on Labour to block the early release of two men convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper has hit one million signatures.

50 police chiefs have signed an open letter which has called on Andy Burnham to block the release of two of PC Andrew Harper’s killers - and implored the Prime Minister to bring in stronger protections for victims.

Rapists could be banned from getting an early release from prison under plans being considered by the Prime Minister, it has been reported.