The Ministry of Justice is taking steps to ensure that grooming cases are identified ahead of an early release scheme, according to a spokesperson for the Prime Minister. The spokesperson says the work is being carried out urgently, indicating that the government is reviewing relevant records and processes so that cases involving grooming are properly flagged before any releases take place. The reports attribute the move to the Prime Minister’s office and describe it as part of preparations for the scheme rather than a final determination of individual cases. The available coverage does not provide additional details about the scope of the scheme, the criteria used to determine which cases qualify for early release, or how “identification” will be carried out in practice. It also does not include figures on the number of cases expected to be affected. Overall, the reporting is consistent in stating that the Ministry of Justice is prioritising the identification of grooming cases in advance of the scheme, with the stated aim of ensuring they are considered in the relevant decision-making process.