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- Prisons minister Catherine McKinnell will examine converting parts of female prisons into male cells.
- Male prisons are at 98% capacity, prompting talks of repurposing women’s facilities.
- Home Office minister Andy Burnham said officials will block early release for manslaughter, rape, child sexual abusers and groomers.
- About 4,500 prisoners will be released early in ten tranches from October, 1,500 fewer than planned.
