The government is carrying out a review of the prisons early release scheme, with the Prime Minister saying the work will take place over “coming days and weeks.” The review is linked to changes introduced by the new Sentencing Act, which is scheduled to come into force in September. Several sources report that, under the existing early prison release arrangements that the review is expected to assess, around 6,000 people are due to be released. The stated purpose of the review is to examine how the early release scheme should operate in light of the upcoming legislation, including whether any adjustments are needed before the Act takes effect. The reporting does not set out specific outcomes or changes at this stage, and it does not provide further detail on timelines for decisions. Overall, the articles describe an ongoing process of review rather than an announced policy replacement, with September identified as the key point when the new legal framework begins.