Parole Rejections Reach Five-Year High as 700 Dangerous Offenders Denied Release in 2024/25
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The UK’s Parole Board has rejected 75% of all parole applications in the 2024/25 fiscal year, the highest rate in five years. This trend, which includes the denial of release for high-profile offenders like Gary Glitter and Ronald Evans, reflects a growing reluctance to grant early release, despite government efforts to reduce prison overcrowding.