Rapists and child sex offenders are excluded from early prison release plans in England and Wales to ease overcrowding, though domestic abusers and killers remain eligible.
Jade Belgrove, a Coventry woman, expresses heartbreak and anger after being informed her rapist, Simon Tyler, jailed in 2024, could be released early under government plans to ease prison overcrowding, fearing further injustice for victims.
The Council of Europe is urging Belgium to urgently develop a long-term strategy to combat severe prison overcrowding, with prisons operating at over 120% capacity. The organization recommends reducing pretrial detention and lowering the overall detainee population instead of building more facilities.
France and Turkey report the highest prison overcrowding in Europe, with 131 inmates per 100 spots. Meanwhile, the UK is considering a new visa for wealthy foreign investors to boost its global competitiveness.
France and Turkey have the highest prison overcrowding rates in Europe, with 131 inmates per 100 spots. A report also highlights Turkey's high incarceration rate per capita, while a separate investigation into child sexual abuse allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein is underway in the UK.
