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Convicted Sex Offender Noonan Released Under Controversial Scheme

11/9/2025

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Dominic Noonan, a British criminal, was released after serving less than 40% of his sentence under the SDS40 scheme introduced by the Labour government to reduce jail overcrowding.
Noonan, 61, was convicted in 2018 of 13 sex offences against boys.
He plans to appeal.
The Ministry of Justice said 38,042 inmates were released under SDS40.
Noonan remains under strict licence conditions and is banned from areas in Greater Manchester.

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Story summary

Dominic Noonan, a British criminal, was released after serving less than 40% of his sentence under the SDS40 scheme introduced by the Labour government to reduce jail overcrowding.
Noonan, 61, was convicted in 2018 of 13 sex offences against boys.
He plans to appeal.
The Ministry of Justice said 38,042 inmates were released under SDS40.
Noonan remains under strict licence conditions and is banned from areas in Greater Manchester.