4,500 prisoners to be released early - but overcrowding isn't going away

Domestic abusers who are freed early from prison will live under strict restrictions.

That's the promise today from the government as it moves ahead with the early release scheme.

Campaigners say it's not enough.

Watch more: https://news.sky.com/video/can-the-government-avert-a-prison-system-collapse-13579272

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