UK Ministry of Justice introduces Operation Early Dawn, delaying bail hearings and potentially releasing some defendants due to prison cell shortages.
The UK's Ministry of Justice has triggered Operation Early Dawn, an emergency measure to cope with prison cell shortages, delaying bail hearings and potentially releasing some defendants on police bail. The move will prioritize the most serious crimes and may see defendants remaining in police cells instead of attending magistrates' courts. This measure will be in place for around a week, with officials deciding which defendants should be prioritized.
May 15, 2024
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