Scrapping early release for sex offenders could leave no capacity in jails, says David Lammy

The Guardian reports that UK deputy prime minister David Lammy says the criminal justice system faces potential collapse if plans to release certain sex offenders early aren't implemented. Jails in England and Wales could reach capacity by November, he says. The scheme faces opposition from Labour MPs, including former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, though Lammy contends critics have offered no solutions to prevent the crisis.

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