Met Police Chief suggests early prisoner release as the "least worst option" to prevent prison system blockage and protect public safety.

Met Police Chief Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has suggested the government's expected plans to release some prisoners early is the "least worst option". Prisons are reportedly close to full, and releasing inmates earlier may help avoid risks to the public. The government aims to prevent a blockage of the system, which could pose a serious threat to public safety. This short-term fix is expected to release a low number of prisoners in the coming weeks and months.