# @bbcnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd894YSlY_2
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71213754-bbcnews-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/383f4fc3a7.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01T13:01:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

Thousands of prisoners across England and Wales are set to be released early over several months under a new scheme designed to free up prison space. 
 
Offenders serving sentences of up to 19 months are now eligible for release after a third of their term.
 
Offenders convicted of rape, grooming and child sex offences, and unlawful killing are not eligible for early release under this scheme.
 
Tap the link in @BBCNews's bio to read more about concerns raised by victims. 
 
#UKPrisons #BBCNews

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- **Likes:** 4,384
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- **Comments:** 738

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bbcnews, ukprisons

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